Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with a Sweet Sticky Honey Asian Style Sauce.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more neutral flavor.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Flour can be used for thickening.

Add a little bit of oil on all sides of the chicken thighs.

Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

Cook the chicken thighs in the air fryer for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through.

Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray before adding the chicken.

After 10 minutes, flip the chicken thighs and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.

In a hot skillet, combine 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/4 cup of ketchup, and 1/4 cup of honey to make the sauce.

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and the white part of a green onion to the sauce mixture.

Mix the sauce well and let it come to a boil until it starts to thicken.

Once the chicken is cooked, mix it with the sauce in the skillet.

Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

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