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Sweet Chili Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Sweet Chili Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Enjoy a quick and easy dinner with these Sweet Chili Air Fryer Chicken Thighs, combining flavor, texture, and just the right amount of sweetness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 thighs
Course: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 383
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.5 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
  3. Season the chicken thighs with avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Air fry the chicken skin side down at 375°F for 15 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
  6. Baste the chicken a few times with the sticky sauce while air frying.
  7. Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  8. For an extra crispy finish, broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
  9. Once done, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes.
  10. Serve the Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs over jasmine rice or with your favorite vegetable side dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 24gFat: 28gSodium: 478mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 8g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by adding crushed red pepper or different sauces to vary the flavor.

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