Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs
A quick and flavorful recipe for chicken thighs coated in a sweet and spicy glaze, made effortlessly in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 8 pieces bone-in chicken thighs Use free-range or organic if possible.
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil For seasoning the chicken.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Sticky glaze
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce For sweetness and spice.
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
- In a bowl, drizzle avocado oil over each thigh and sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper evenly, massaging the seasonings into the chicken.
Cooking
- Place the chicken thighs skin side down in the air fryer basket and cook for about 15 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce in a mixing bowl.
- After 15 minutes, flip the chicken thighs and baste them with the sticky glaze.
- Continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Optionally, broil the thighs for an extra 2-3 minutes for crunch.
Serving
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve over jasmine rice with steamed vegetables and drizzle remaining glaze over the chicken.
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Notes
Consider marinating chicken thighs for more flavor. Don't overcrowd the air fryer for even cooking.