Air Fryer Sticky Chicken Thighs

air fried sticky chicken thighs on a white plate with green onion & sesame seed garnish

4.72 from 7 votes

Air fried Sticky Chicken makes a quick and easy dinner. Perfectly marinated and cooked to perfection, this crispy, sweet, tender & juicy chicken recipe is ready in no time.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Marinate Time 1

Total Time 1 35

Servings servings

Author Melissa Williams

Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
⅓ cup soy sauce
3 Tablespoons brown sugar or brown sugar replacement like Swerve
½ tsp ginger paste
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp black pepper
2-3 Tb green onions chopped for garnish
1-2 tsp sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

To a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger paste, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
1/3 cup soy sauce, 3 Tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 tsp ginger paste, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp black pepper
Pour the marinade into a zip top bag and add the chicken. Seal the bag then toss to coat well.
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Let the chicken marinate in the fridge for at least one hour, but up to overnight.
Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F.
Cook the chicken on a rack in the air fryer for 20-25 minutes until nicely browned and cooked through.
Let rest in the air fryer with the heat off for a few minutes.
Garish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
2-3 Tb green onions, 1-2 tsp sesame seeds

Notes

You can use low sodium soy sauce or replace it with coconut aminos.
If you're not watching your carbs, you can use regular brown sugar instead of Swerve.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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