Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs, expertly cooked in an air fryer for a quick and satisfying meal. These chicken thighs are marinated in a sticky sweet chili sauce that perfectly balances sweetness with a hint of spice, delivering a flavor explosion that will delight your taste buds. In just 5 minutes of prep time, you can have juicy, tender chicken with crispy skin ready to impress your family or guests. Whether served over jasmine rice or alongside vibrant vegetables, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken dry and season with avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken skin side down in the air fryer. Cook for 15 minutes.
- While cooking, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl.
- Baste chicken with glaze during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 150mg