Description

These Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a perfectly balanced sweet, savory, and slightly spicy glaze. Cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer, this dish is quick, easy, and packed with bold flavors. Whether you’re making a weeknight dinner or a meal-prep favorite, these chicken thighs will become a new go-to recipe!

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

- 6 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Sticky Glaze:

- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil

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Instructions

- Prepare the Chicken:
  - Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  - Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel to ensure crispy skin.
- Season the Chicken:
  - In a small bowl, combine the avocado oil, lemon pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  - Rub this mixture evenly over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated.
- Air Fry the Chicken:
  - Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, skin side down.
  - Air fry at 375°F for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Sticky Glaze:
  - While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil in a large bowl until well combined.
- Glaze and Continue Cooking:
  - After 15 minutes, remove the chicken from the air fryer and dip each piece into the sticky glaze, ensuring thorough coating.
  - Return the glazed chicken to the air fryer, skin side up, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  - For an extra crispy finish, you can broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
- Serve:
  - Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes.
  - Serve over a bed of jasmine rice or with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes after air frying.
If using boneless thighs, reduce the cooking time by 3-5 minutes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes.
For a gluten-free option, swap soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired