Description
Delicious air-fried chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory chili sauce, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (boneless and skinless)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, mix the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Marinate the chicken: Place chicken thighs in a large resealable bag or bowl, pour the marinade, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken for cooking: Take thighs out of marinade, let excess sauce drip off, and season with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Air fry the chicken: Cook for 18-22 minutes at 375°F, flipping halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve and garnish: Remove from air fryer, let rest, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Great served with rice or vegetables. For extra spice, add red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg