Name: Air Fryer Soy Sauce Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: asian
Ingredients: 6 pieces boneless chicken thighs (or your preferred chicken cut); 1” ginger, julienned; 1 tbsp garlic, minced; 2 stalks green onions (white and green parts separated); 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tsp Chinese 5 Spice Powder; 1 tbsp sambal oelek (garlic chili paste) – optional

Air Fryer Soy Sauce Chicken

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This Air Fryer Soy Sauce Chicken is packed with flavor and super easy to make. The soy-based marinade, infused with ginger, garlic, and Chinese 5 Spice, brings that irresistible umami punch, while the optional sambal oelek adds just the right kick. Whether you air fry, bake, or pan-fry, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 2-4 1x

Ingredients

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6 pieces boneless chicken thighs (or your preferred chicken cut)

1” ginger, julienned

1 tbsp garlic, minced

2 stalks green onions (white and green parts separated)

2 tbsp honey

2 tbsp dark soy sauce

1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tsp Chinese 5 Spice Powder

1 tbsp sambal oelek (garlic chili paste) - optional

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Instructions

Prep Your Ingredients:

Julienne the ginger, mince the garlic, and slice the green onions. Separate the white parts from the green parts.

Make the Marinade:

In a bowl, combine the ginger, garlic, white parts of the green onion, honey, dark soy sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, Chinese 5 Spice Powder, and sambal oelek (if using). Mix well.

Marinate the Chicken:

Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor). But you can also just cook it right away.

Air Fryer Method:

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

Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket.

Cook for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). The skin should be golden and crispy.

Oven Method:

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Place the chicken on a lined baking sheet or in a cast-iron skillet.

Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through (165°F) and caramelized.

Garnish and Serve:

Garnish the chicken with the green parts of the green onions. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or your favorite side dishes.