Description
Air Fryer Sweet Chili Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that delivers a perfect balance of crispy texture and sweet, savory flavor. This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or as an impressive appetizer for gatherings. Using an air fryer ensures that the chicken remains juicy while achieving that coveted crunch with significantly less oil than traditional frying methods. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up this delightful dish that’s sure to please everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate them in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Coat marinated chicken pieces with cornstarch and arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Confirm the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg