Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer

Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer

from eatwithcarmen.com
Air Fryer
25 min
8 servings
383 kcal / serving

These insanely delicious Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs are the easiest and tastiest chicken thighs. You can air fry or bake. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 8bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 tbspavocado oil
  • 1 tspgarlic powder
  • ½ tspsalt
  • ½ tsppepper
  • ½ cupsweet chili sauce
  • 3 tbspsoy sauce
  • 1 tbspoyster sauce
  • 1 tbspsesame oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel to ensure a crispy chicken skin.

  3. 3

    Season the chicken thighs with avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Air fry the chicken skin side down at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Sticky Glaze: In a separate small bowl, mix together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce.

  6. 6

    Baste the chicken a few times with the sticky sauce while roasting or air frying. You want the chicken to be caramelized. I basted the chicken at least 3 times to get a nice coat of the glaze.

  7. 7

    Add more 10 minutes of cooking time to the chicken or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

  8. 8

    For an extra crispy finish, broil for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Keep a close eye to prevent burning and ensure that the chicken skin becomes beautifully caramelized.

  9. 9

    Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.

  10. 10

    Serve your Sticky Sweet Chilli Chicken Thighs over a bed of jasmine rice or with your favorite vegetable side dishes.