Description
Sweet Chili Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the sweetness of chili sauce with the savory flavors of soy sauce and spices, all cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Place the chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, skin side up.
- Cook the chicken thighs in the air fryer for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is crispy. Flip the thighs halfway through cooking for even crispiness.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a tangy twist, add a tablespoon of lime juice to the marinade.
- Serve the chicken thighs with steamed rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg