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Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken

A delicious air-fried chicken dish featuring a sweet chili glaze that creates a crispy, caramelized skin.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 pieces bone-in chicken thighs Use cold and dry for maximum crispness.
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil For seasoning and crisping.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce For glazing.
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce Enhances savory flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce Adds depth to the glaze.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil Rounds out the glaze with nuttiness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375 F (190 C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
  3. Season chicken with avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Air fry chicken skin side down for 15 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce for the glaze.
  3. Baste chicken with the sticky glaze while cooking to achieve caramelization.
  4. Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 F (74 C).
  5. For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
  6. Let chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve over jasmine rice or with vegetables. For best results, dry the skin thoroughly and baste sparingly to prevent steaming. For more richness, finish under the broiler cautiously.