Air Fryer Bourbon Chicken
Sweet, sticky, and savory bourbon chicken made effortlessly in the air fryer. Tastes just like your favorite mall food court version but better and ready in under 25 minutes.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
380
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American
Ingredients
- • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
- • 1/2 cup soy sauce
- • 1/4 cup bourbon or apple juice
- • 1/4 cup brown sugar
- • 2 tablespoons ketchup
- • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- • 2 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water
- • Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, bourbon, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Step 2: Toss cubed chicken in half the sauce and let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Step 3: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Place chicken in a single layer and cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Step 4: Meanwhile, simmer remaining sauce in a small pot. Mix cornstarch with water and add to the sauce, stirring until thickened.
- Step 5: Toss crispy chicken in the thickened bourbon sauce.
- Step 6: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over steamed rice.