Simple Air Fryer Chicken (Printable Version)
Sweet, tasty air-fried chicken thighs done in half an hour.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
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1 lb chicken thighs with skin and bones
→ Chicken Marinade
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⅓ cup red fermented bean paste
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¼ cup hoisin sauce
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¼ cup light or dark brown sugar
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⅓ cup standard soy sauce
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2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
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2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry (chicken broth works too for alcohol-free option)
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1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
→ Basting Sauce
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1.5 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
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1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
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1 tablespoon red fermented bean paste
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Grab a big bowl and throw in all your chicken marinade stuff. Mash up the red fermented bean paste with a fork until smooth. Put it aside for now.
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Wipe the chicken thighs down with paper towels to dry them. Make small cuts around the bone to remove it while keeping the skin intact.
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Drop the boneless thighs into the marinade and make sure they're completely covered. Wrap it up and stick it in the fridge for at least 15 minutes. Leaving it overnight makes it taste even better.
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Take a small bowl and mix all the basting sauce ingredients together. Crush the fermented red bean paste with your fork. Set this aside too.
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Get your air fryer hot at 375°F. Give the basket a light spray with cooking oil. Put the chicken in with skin facing up, making sure pieces don't touch. Brush some basting sauce on the skin. Cook for 9-10 minutes until the meat hits 165°F inside or the juices run clear.
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Take the chicken out and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then slice it up and it's ready to eat.
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If you don't have an air fryer, heat your oven to 425°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking tray with foil or parchment paper (or just grease it a bit). Put the chicken skin-side up, brush with sauce, and bake for 20-23 minutes until it reaches 165°F inside.
# Additional Notes:
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Want the tastiest results? Let your chicken sit in the marinade overnight for way more flavor.