Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken and Seasonings
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6 bone-in chicken thighs
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1 tbsp avocado oil
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1 tsp lemon pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp pepper
→ Sticky Glaze
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1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
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3 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tbsp sesame oil
# Let's Cook!:
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Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels for crispy skin.
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Mix avocado oil, lemon pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub evenly over chicken thighs.
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Air fry chicken skin side down at 375°F for 15 minutes.
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While chicken cooks, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce in a large bowl.
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Baste chicken with sticky sauce multiple times during cooking. Add 10 more minutes cooking time until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
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Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness. Let rest before serving over jasmine rice.
# Cook's Notes:
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Pat chicken completely dry for crispy skin
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Broil at end for extra caramelization
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Can be made in oven at 400°F instead of air fryer