Description
These Air Fryer Asian-Glazed Boneless Chicken Thighs are a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Marinated in a delicious sauce and air-fried to perfection, they make a quick and flavorful meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Marinade:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional for thickening glaze)
Garnish:
- sliced green onions
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Marinate Chicken: Add chicken thighs to the marinade, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
- Cook Chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade and place in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the edges are caramelized.
- Prepare Glaze: Meanwhile, pour remaining marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the simmering sauce to thicken, if desired. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until glossy.
- Glaze and Serve: Brush or drizzle the glaze over the cooked chicken. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried veggies for a complete meal.
- Chicken thighs can also be grilled or baked using the same marinade.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure hoisin sauce is gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
