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Spicy Sesame Chicken

4.93 from 13 votes
This Spicy Sesame Chicken recipe made in the air fryer and uses boneless chicken thighs are juicy, flavourful, and ridiculously easy to make! Packed with bold Asian-inspired flavours, this might be one of the tastiest air fryer chicken dishes you’ll ever try.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 -4
Course: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Air Fryer
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 boneless chicken thighs skin-on or skinless
  • 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 cloves of minced garlic
  • 2 stalks of green onions White and green separated. Green part for garnish
  • 2 tablespoon of sambal or chili oil I love using Momofuku Chili Crisp for this

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Prep your marinade. Mince your garlic, and cut your green onions. Separate the white and the dark green part. Use the green part for garnish. 
  2. Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees. 
  3. Trim your boneless chicken thighs. 
  4. Combine all the ingredients. Mix well. 
  5. Line your air fryer tray or basket with parchment paper. 
  6. Place your chicken skin side up on the tray. 
  7. Air fry at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Flipping it halfway. The internal temperature of the chicken should be over 165 degrees.

Video

Notes

  • No air fryer? No problem.
    Roast in the oven at 375 degrees for 40 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees or over. 
  • If using bone-in chicken thighs, cook for an extra 10 minutes. The total air fry time is 30 minutes. Flipping halfway. 

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