Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Recipe

Enjoy this Asian inspired Air Fryer Spicy Chicken recipe for a mid-week dinner or as a weekend replacement for takeout.

Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Recipe

Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 80 mins

Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Recipe Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup soy sauce, salt reduced (66 mls)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (62.5 mls)
• 2 tbsp honey (40 mls)
• 2 tbsp hot chilli sauce, e.g. Tabasco or Sriracha (40 mls)
• 1 lime, juiced (30 ml)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (6 grams)
• 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated (8 grams)
• 500 grams chicken thigh fillets
• 4 spring onion, thinly sliced (40 grams)
• 2 tbsp black or white sesame seeds (32 grams)
• 400g basmati rice

Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Recipe Method:

1. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, olive oil, honey, chilli garlic sauce, lime juice, garlic and ginger.
2. Separate ½ a cup of the marinade and put it to the side. Add chicken thighs to the large bowl and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Remove two thighs from the marinade and place them in the basket of the air fryer.
4. Cook at 200 degrees celsius until thighs are cooked through, 15-20 minutes.
5. Transfer thighs to a plate and cover with foil. Repeat with the remaining two thighs.
6. In a small saucepan over medium heat bring the remaining ½ cup of marinade to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce slightly thickens, 4-5 minutes.
7. Cook rice as per instructions on the packet.
8. Brush sauce over thighs and garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds.
9. Serve on top of rice.

Please note air fryer temperatures can vary, air fryer size can also impact cooking times. It’s important to check recipes regularly during cooking until you get to know your air fryer.

Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Recipe Nutritional Information Per serve:

Energy: 2,162 Kj / 517 Cals
Protein: 28 grams
Total Fat: 27 grams
Sat Fat: 4.9 grams
Fibre: 2.5 grams
Carbs: 40 grams
Total Sugar: 12 grams
Free sugar: 2 grams