30-min. Easy Air Fryer Soy Sauce Chicken
This easy air fryer soy sauce chicken recipe is a flavorful main dish with sweet, savory, umami-rich flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, it delivers caramelized skin and juicy chicken with minimal effort, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a takeout-inspired meal at home.
Ingredients
- 1 lb skin-on bone-in chicken thighs
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds toasted kind
- 1 tablespoon green onions finely chopped
Chicken Marinade
- 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil toasted kind
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon shaoxing cooking wine or dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon ginger finely grated
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper or black pepper
Instructions
- Use a sharp knife to carefully cut around the thigh bone and remove it completely.
- Combine the chicken with the listed marinade ingredients, massage to coat evenly, and rest for 15 minutes.
- Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray or line the base of it with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Place the chicken skin-side up in a single layer with space between pieces.
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes without flipping, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden brown.
- Transfer the thighs to a clean surface and rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Cut into even strips and finish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
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Nutrition
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 546mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg