Description
Air fryer Korean soy garlic chicken thighs are a delicious and easy meal featuring a rich blend of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, resulting in juicy, tender chicken with crispy skin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in the air fryer basket, skin side up, without overcrowding.
- Air fry the chicken thighs for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving, garnished with green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add gochujang or red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli to the air fryer for a complete meal.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: air fryer, Korean, soy garlic, chicken thighs, easy recipe