Air-Fryer Sticky Sesame Chicken Thighs

AF-200 Crew Recipe

Air-Fryer Sticky Sesame Chicken Thighs

Air-fryer sticky sesame chicken thighs with juicy chicken, crispy edges, bold seasoning and easy AF-200 weeknight flavour.

Air-Fryer Sticky Sesame Chicken Thighs
Air-Fryer Sticky Sesame Chicken Thighs preparation stage

You’ll Need

600g boneless chicken thighs
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Sticky Sesame Glaze
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp rice vinegar

To Finish
2 spring onions, sliced
1 tsp sesame seeds

Optional but Dangerous
Steamed rice
Chilli flakes
Sriracha drizzle
Pickled vegetables

Method

Preheat your air fryer to 200°C.

Place the chicken thighs into a bowl with the vegetable oil.

In a separate bowl mix together the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.

Pour half the glaze over the chicken and coat thoroughly.

Place the chicken into the air fryer basket in a single layer.

Air fry at 200°C for 12–14 minutes, turning halfway through.

Brush with the remaining glaze during the final 3–4 minutes.

Continue cooking until sticky, glossy, and lightly caramelised around the edges.

Allow to rest for 2 minutes.

Slice if desired and finish with spring onions and sesame seeds.

Serve immediately with rice or your chosen sides.

Lad Tip: Chicken thighs are almost impossible to improve upon for this sort of recipe. They stay juicy, take flavour brilliantly, and forgive mistakes. Which is useful, because most of us are multitasking while cooking whether we admit it or not.

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