Glazed Air Fryer Chicken thighs
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
18 mins
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Marinade Time
30 mins
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Total Time
53 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
503 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Glazed Air Fryer Chicken thighs
Description
Glazed Air Fryer Chicken Thighs begin with a marinade mixing soy sauce, sesame oil, sugars, vinegar, chili elements, and garlic. The chicken thighs rest in half of this mixture to absorb the flavors while refrigerated for at least 30 minutes to overnight. The air fryer cooks them at 370°F, turning once for even browning, and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure doneness.
Meanwhile, the reserved marinade simmers until reduced and slightly thickened, intensifying its flavor and thickening to a glaze consistency. Once the chicken is cooked, drizzling or brushing this glaze on top adds shine and additional richness.
The final dish balances sweet, savory, and spicy notes with juicy chicken skin and meat from either bone-in or boneless thighs. This method provides a practical way to create flavorful chicken with textured surfaces and controlled heat.
Using a meat thermometer is important due to variability in air fryer models and piece size. Discard the marinade used for soaking raw chicken to prevent contamination. Omit chili paste if a milder flavor is preferred for children.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs 3-4 bone in thighs or 5-6 boneless
Marinade
- ¼ cup soy sauce reduced sodium if desired
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili paste hot; or 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic cloves minced; or 2 teaspoons garlic powder
Instructions
- In a bowl mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sweet chili sauce, hot chili paste and garlic.
- Set half of the marinade aside to use later as a glaze.
- Pour the other half of the marinade in a big bowl and add the chicken thighs. Mix and let it rest, refrigerated, for 30 minutes to overnight.
- Take the marinated chicken out and put it in the air fryer basket, being sure not to crowd them. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary.
- Cook bone in thighs at 370 degrees F for 18 minutes. Cook boneless thighs at 370 degrees F for 12-14 minutes. For either turn them once about halfway through the cooking time. Check the internal temperature with an instant read meat thermometer and make sure they have reach 165 degrees F. If not cook them some more.
- While the thighs are cooking add the remaining marinade to a saucepan and cook on medium heat until it reduces and thickens slightly. This should take 3-4 minutes. Then set it aside.
- To serve, drizzle the sauce over the top. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions or crushed red pepper.
Notes
- Always discard the marinade that was in contact with raw chicken; do not reuse it as glaze without cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken thighs reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- If cooking for children or those sensitive to spice, omit the chili paste or hot sauce ingredients from the marinade.
- Cooking times vary with air fryer models and chicken piece sizes; adjust as needed while monitoring internal temperature.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 503 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 503kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1257mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 393mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 122IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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