Air Fryer Soy Sauce Chicken Thighs

Why you’ll love this recipe

• This recipe uses an air fryer to achieve a shatteringly crisp skin without the mess and oil of traditional deep-frying.
• The bone-in chicken thighs stay incredibly juicy thanks to a long marination in a savory ginger-soy blend.
• It’s a versatile protein that pairs perfectly with steamed rice, fresh greens, or even sliced in a wrap for an easy meal.

Key Ingredients

• Dark Soy Sauce: Essential for that deep, mahogany color and a hint of molasses-like sweetness that light soy sauce lacks.
• Cornstarch: When mixed with flour, it creates a lighter, crispier coating that holds up better in the air fryer.
• Ginger Slices: Infuses the meat with a sharp, aromatic warmth that cuts through the richness of the chicken skin.

✅Quick Tips: Pat the chicken skin bone-dry before marinating; any excess moisture will steam rather than crisp, preventing that golden crunch.

Key Steps

• #1: Double-coat the chicken in egg wash and the dry flour-starch mix for a thick, protective crust. Drizzle oil on top before air frying at 425F to activate the “frying” effect in the circulating air.

• #2: Flip halfway and brush with more oil to ensure no floury spots remain.

Air Fryer Soy Sauce Chicken Thighs

These succulent bone-in chicken thighs are marinated in a savory ginger-soy blend and air-fried to golden perfection. It is a foolproof meal that pairs perfectly with steamed rice or fresh greens.

Author: Aila Lin Cooking Method: Chicken Courses: Main Dishes Recipe Keys: A Air Fryer Q Quick & Easy

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Prep Time 120 mins Cook Time 35 mins Total Time 2 hrs 35 mins Servings: 3

Ingredients:

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• 4 large chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 3 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp white pepper powder
• A small pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing
• Ginger slices
• 2 eggs

Dry mix:

• ½ all purpose flour
• ¼ cup cup cornstarch
• 1 tbsp white pepper powder
• A pinch of black pepper

Instructions

1. Pat them very dry—this step is key so the marinade doesn’t get diluted.
2. In a bowl, mix light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, white pepper, salt, brown sugar, olive oil, and ginger slices.
3. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the fridge.
4. When ready to air fry, mix the dry mix in a bowl, and in a separate bowl for egg mix.
5. Drench the thigh in egg mix, and then powder in the dry mix.
6. Place on the pan sheet and drizzle oil on top for crispiness.
7. Air fry at 425F oil for 15 minutes, flip over brush extra oil and fry for another 15 minutes.

8. When done, enjoy!

Keywords: Air Fryer, Chicken, Easy, 20-min