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Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer

Deliciously sticky and sweet chicken thighs cooked to perfection in an air fryer, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Thighs
  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs skin-on for extra flavor
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon honey for added sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, mix together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, ginger powder, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
  2. Remove chicken thighs from the marinade and place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  3. Cook for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice glaze.
Serve
  1. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes.
  2. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSugar: 10g

Notes

For best results, allow the chicken to marinate longer. Adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or chili sauce according to your taste.

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