Quick & Easy Air Fryer Soy Sauce Chicken
Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a savory honey soy sauce and air fried to perfection. This easy air fryer soy sauce chicken recipe uses simple ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes! A better-than-takeout main that's family-friendly, budget-friendly, and great for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb skin-on bone-in chicken thighs or boneless chicken thighs
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds optional garnish
- 1 tablespoon green onions finely chopped (optional garnish)
Marinade
- 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or vegetarian stir-fry sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup or light corn syrup
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon shaoxing wine / dry sherry / dry white wine / chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper or black pepper
Instructions
- Debone the chicken thighs by carefully making small cuts around the bone with a sharp knife until it can be easily removed. If using boneless chicken thighs, you can skip this step.
- Transfer chicken thighs into a large bowl and add the above listed marinade ingredients. Massage the marinade into the chicken until evenly coated and marinate for at least 15 minutes, or longer if you have time.
- Evenly spray the air fryer basket with vegetable oil or cooking spray, or line the base of it with air fryer parchment paper. Then place the chicken thighs in a single layer, skin-side up, giving each piece enough space. You will need to air fry in small batches.
- Air fry the chicken for 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees F until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165 F (74 C) on a digital cooking thermometer. No flipping required. Note: Air fryer models vary in heat intensity, so keep an eye on the cooking process.
- Remove and transfer cooked chicken thighs to a cutting board and slice into smaller pieces. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions to enjoy.
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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