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Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer

5 from 7 votes
These insanely delicious Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs are the easiest and tastiest chicken thighs. You can air fry or bake. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 chicken thighs
Course: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Air Fryer
Calories: 383

Ingredients
  

  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
STICKY GLAZE
  • ½ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 3 tablespoon of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). 
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel to ensure a crispy chicken skin.
  3. Season the chicken thighs with avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Air fry the chicken skin side down at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. 
  5. Sticky Glaze: In a separate small bowl, mix together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce.
  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. Add more 10 minutes of cooking time to the chicken 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 of cooking. Keep a close eye to prevent burning and ensure that the chicken skin becomes beautifully caramelized.
  9. Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
  10. Serve your Sticky Sweet Chilli Chicken Thighs over a bed of jasmine rice or with your favorite vegetable side dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 24gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 478mgPotassium: 304mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 113IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg

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Notes

  • Oven: Line the baking tray with parchment paper. Roast the chicken skin side down for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Flip and roast for 10 minutes until the skin is crispy.
  • For a crispy chicken: Make sure the chicken is patted dry with paper towel.
  • Caramelized chicken: Broil for an extra 2 minutes at the end to get the chicken extra sticky and caramelized. 

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