Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer
Delicious and easy-to-make Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs cooked in an air fryer for optimal crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
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 oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
- Season the chicken thighs with avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Air fry the chicken skin side down at 375°F for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce.
- Baste the chicken with the sauce while air frying.
- Add an additional 10 minutes of cooking time or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Broil for the last 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Remove from air fryer and let rest before serving.
Notes
Letting the seasoned chicken rest before cooking enhances flavor. Use a meat thermometer for perfect cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg