Air Fryer Asian-Glazed Chicken Thighs – Fast, Juicy & Packed with Flavor!
Got 30 minutes and a craving for something sweet, savory, and ridiculously delicious? These Air Fryer Asian-Glazed Chicken Thighs are your new go-to! With crispy edges, a sticky, garlicky glaze, and tender, juicy meat, this dish is proof that big flavors don’t have to mean big effort. The air fryer does the heavy lifting, meaning you get restaurant-quality results with minimal oil and zero hassle. Perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or when you just want something finger-licking good—you’ll be making this one on repeat!
Air Fryer Asian-Glazed Boneless Chicken Thighs
These juicy, flavorful chicken thighs are coated in a savory-sweet Asian glaze and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Serve with brown rice and steamed veggies for a balanced meal!
Ingredients
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trimmed, 32 oz total)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 scallion (green part only, sliced for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade:In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, Sriracha, and ginger until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken:Pour half of the marinade (¼ cup) over the chicken in a large bowl. Toss to coat evenly.Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for maximum flavor.Reserve the remaining marinade for later.
- Cook in the Air Fryer:Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).Remove chicken from the marinade and place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.Cook in batches if needed, for 14 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Prepare the Glaze:While the chicken cooks, heat the reserved marinade in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.Simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Serve & Garnish:Drizzle the warm glaze over the cooked chicken.Garnish with sliced scallions and serve hot with your favorite sides.