Sweet Chili Glazed Chicken Thighs
A quick and delicious recipe for Sweet Chili Glazed Chicken Thighs, featuring a sticky sweet chili glaze and perfectly tender chicken, cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for more flavor and juicier meat. If you prefer boneless, add 2-3 minutes to cook time and watch closely.)
Marinade
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce (Pick a brand you like for the balance of sweet to heat. This is the star flavor, so taste it before you start.)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (Use low-sodium soy sauce if you watch salt. It adds umami and helps the glaze develop color.)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (Garlic powder blends evenly. If you prefer fresh, use 1 clove minced instead.)
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder (Ground ginger gives consistent heat. Fresh ginger works too; use about 1/2 teaspoon grated.)
- to taste salt and pepper (Season the thighs lightly before marinating. Less is more because soy sauce adds saltiness.)
- as needed cooking spray (Use a light coating so the skin doesn’t stick.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- In a bowl, mix together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken thighs with the marinade and let sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, skin side up.
Cooking
- Cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice glaze.
Serving
- Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful meal!
Notes
Serve family-style on a large platter with sides like steamed rice or a simple salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.