Air Fryer Sweet Chili Chicken
Air Fryer Sweet Chili Chicken is a quick and easy dish that promises a delightful combination of crispy chicken pieces enveloped in a savory-sweet glaze. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or as an impressive appetizer, this recipe ensures tender bites coated in mouthwatering flavors with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Dinner/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
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, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Stir well.
- 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) and spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Remove excess marinade from the chicken and coat with cornstarch.
- Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Serve warm, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg