Crispy Garlic Soy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Boneless chicken thighs get a salty-savory glaze in the air fryer—skin crisps up in 15 minutes, and the garlic-soy coating locks in moisture. One-vessel dinner that tastes restaurant-quality but tastes like home.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 312
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 4 thighs (about 1.25 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Whisk together soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- 3
Toss chicken thighs with the soy glaze until fully coated. Arrange skin-side up in the air fryer basket.
- 4
Air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes. Chicken is done when skin is deep golden brown and juices run clear.
- 5
Let rest 2 minutes, then serve immediately with any pan drippings spooned on top.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer basket (4-quart or larger)
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- paper towels
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