Description
Air Fryer Sweet Chili Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that combines crispy chicken with a delightful sweet and savory glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or as an impressive appetizer, this recipe features chicken marinated in a flavorful blend of sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. The air fryer cooks the chicken to crispy perfection without the excess oil of traditional frying methods. Serve it alongside rice, fresh vegetables, or in wraps for a versatile meal that everyone will love.
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 tablespoon cornstarch (for coating)
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Toss chicken pieces in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer in the air fryer and cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg