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Finished asian chicken in the basket of an air fryer.
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Crispy Air Fryer Asian Chicken Thighs

Easy, sticky, tender, crispy amazing air fryer Asian chicken thighs are perfect for meal prep! This easy recipe is so loaded with flavor you'll want to put it on repeat!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Chicken Main Dishes
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 285kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 2.5 to 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs 8 thighs
  • 1/3 cup coconut aminos*
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp sriracha optional

Instructions

  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir together the ingredients for the marinade until well-combined.
    ingredients for the marinade in a measuring cup
  • Transfer the raw chicken to a zip lock bag (or bowl or sealable container) and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and move everything around until the chicken is coated in the marinade.
    Raw chicken thighs in a zip lock bag with marinade just poured in.
  • Marinate for at least 15 minutes, ideally several hours (up to 24 hours).
    Chicken marinating in a marinade in a zip lock bag.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F for 3 to 5 minutes. If needed, you can spray the basket with cooking spray.
  • Place the marinated chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer with the rounded side up. Air fry for 14 minutes at 375. 
    Raw chicken just added to an air fryer.
  • Flip the chicken thighs and air fry for another 4 to 6 minutes, or until the chicken is crispy and cooked through.
    Flipping the chicken part-way through cooking.
  • Note: Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook two batches. Mine holds four thighs at a time.
    Finished asian chicken in the basket of an air fryer.
  • Serve these juicy chicken thighs with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal.

Notes

*You can use liquid aminos or soy sauce in place of coconut aminos. If you make this replacement, I recommend adding 1 tablespoon of pure maple syrup to bring sweetness to the marinade, as coconut aminos is naturally sweet.
Note that the chicken will be fully cooked (165 degrees internal temperature) before it becomes crispy. In this sense, you’ll be cooking the chicken longer than necessary in order to maintain a tender inside but achieve that delicious crispy outside.
If you'd like, check the temperature of the chicken, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken thigh. Wait until the numbers stop moving to get an accurate read.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Thigh | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Sugar: 2g