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Air Fryer Asian-Glazed Boneless Chicken Thighs

Tender boneless chicken thighs glazed in a sweet-savory Asian marinade and finished in the air fryer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs fat trimmed (about 32 oz total)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 scallion green part only, sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • Small Bowl
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Air Fryer
  • Small Saucepan
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Whisk the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, crushed garlic, Sriracha, and grated ginger together in a small bowl until combined.
  2. Reserve half of the marinade (about 1/4 cup) by pouring it into a small saucepan; set aside for later reduction.
  3. Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and add the remaining marinade, turning to coat all pieces. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
  5. Remove chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket (cook in batches if needed).
  6. Air fry the chicken for 14 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
  7. While the chicken cooks, place the reserved marinade in the saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat for 1–2 minutes until it reduces slightly and thickens into a glaze.
  8. Drizzle the reduced glaze over the cooked chicken and sprinkle with sliced scallion greens before serving.

Notes

  • Marinate at least 2 hours for best flavor.
  • Reserve and cook the unused marinade before serving.
  • Cook chicken in a single layer; do batches if needed.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.