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Air Fryer Sweet Chili Chicken

A Deliciously Crispy Recipe You’ll Love, featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and spicy chili glaze, cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium recommended
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for coating
For Serving
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce for drizzling
  • 1 cup cooked rice optional
  • 1 cup steamed vegetables optional

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sweet chili sauce, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Mix well to coat the chicken.
  2. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
Prepare for Air Frying
  1. After marinating, sprinkle the cornstarch over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Place the coated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd.
  2. Cook for 10 minutes, then flip the chicken pieces using tongs and cook for an additional 10 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
Serve
  1. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and drizzle with additional sweet chili sauce.
  2. Serve hot with cooked rice and steamed vegetables if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can spray the chicken lightly with cooking oil before air frying.

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