# Spicy Maple Soy Chicken

Sticky, sweet, and a little spicy Maple Soy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs for dinner tonight!

- Total time: 15 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 lemon, zested
- 0.125 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup maple syrup
- 0.333 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tsp Momofuku chili oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water

## Instructions

1. In a bowl add chicken thighs and season with soy sauce, maple syrup, lemon zest, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, coat well.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place thighs in a single layer and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
3. Make glaze: In a saucepan, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in maple syrup, soy, vinegar, and chili. Simmer for 3–4 minutes. Stir in slurry and cook until sticky and glossy.

## Equipment

- air fryer
- bowl
- saucepan

## Tips

- Baste & finish: Add cooked chicken thighs to the glaze, toss to coat
- Serve: Drizzle extra glaze over the chicken serve over rice and veggies and enjoy!

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSGIer6Esbt/?igsh=bmM1cWN1anQ3MWNu
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/46c2e1ec-017b-41b5-bea9-2099c796e433
- Extracted: 2026-02-07

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