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asian-glazed chicken thigh in a white bowl with white rice and steamed bok choy, garnished with sliced green onion
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Asian-Glazed Chicken Thighs In Air Fryer

Sticky sweet and spicy balanced chicken thighs, marinated and then quickly prepared in the air fryer. Great weeknight meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
marinating time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: 30 minute meal, air fryer, chicken, weeknight dinner
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 446kcal
Author: foodyschmoody

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds chicken thigh bone-in

Marinade Ingredients

  • ¼ cup dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sambal oelek (sriracha or garlic chili sauce)
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  • Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  • Pour half the marinade over the chicken in another bowl. Set aside the remaining marinade for now. Cover the chicken and refrigerate at least 2 hours but up to 24 hours.
  • Pre-heat the air fryer for 5 minutes set to 350°F.
  • Brush the air fryer basket with a little oil or place a square of parchment paper in basket. Arrange chicken in air fryer without overcrowding. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your air fryer basket. Brush the top of the chicken with a little oil. Air fry at 350°F for 10 minutes. Flip chicken over and continue to cook until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F, about 7-8 more minutes.
  • While the chicken is cooking, add reserved marinade to a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat for a few minutes, just until sauce begins to thicken and it reduces slightly.
  • To serve, drizzle the reduced sauce over the cooked chicken. Pair with rice and steamed vegetable for a complete meal.

Optional Garnish

  • Sprinkle the top of chicken with sesame seeds and/or chili flakes when serving.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored 4 days in refrigerator, in an air-tight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1028mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg