Air Fryer Balsamic Chicken Thighs
These Air Fryer Balsamic Chicken Thighs are juicy, tangy, and irresistibly savory with just the right amount of sweetness and heat. Marinated in a bold soy-balsamic mixture with garlic, honey, Sriracha, and fresh ginger, then crisped to perfection in the air fryer—this easy recipe makes dinner feel fancy without the fuss!
Ingredients
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, fat trimmed (32 oz total)
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 scallion green part only, thinly sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic
- Sriracha, and ginger until well combined.
- Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and cover with half the marinade (about 1/4 cup).
- Toss to coat, cover, and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Reserve the remaining marinade.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/air-fryer-balsamic-chicken-thighs/
Notes
- Make sure to reserve marinade before adding it to raw chicken to safely use it as a glaze.
- This recipe works great with boneless chicken breasts too—adjust cook time accordingly.
- Add steamed veggies or rice on the side for a complete meal.