Air Fryer Sesame Chicken Thighs
Try these sesame-flavored chicken thighs made in the air fryer that are crispy on the outside yet tender and juicy on the inside.
Ingredients
- Oil, sesame, salad or cooking28g
- Soy Sauce36g≈ 2 × 1 tablespoon
- Honey21g≈ 1 tablespoon
- Sauce, hot chile, sriracha, TUONG OT SRIRACHA15g
- RICE VINEGAR5g≈ 1 teaspoon
- Chicken Thighs - Just Bare900g≈ 5.25 × 6 oz
- Green Onion15g≈ 1 stalk
- Sesame seeds18g≈ 2 × tbsp
Estimated Cost
- Oil, sesame, salad or cooking (28g)—
- Soy Sauce (36g)$0.38
- Honey (21g)$0.18
- Sauce, hot chile, sriracha, TUONG OT SRIRACHA (15g)—
- RICE VINEGAR (5g)—
- Chicken Thighs - Just Bare (900g)$9.90
- Green Onion (15g)$0.19
- Sesame seeds (18g)—
* Cost estimate based on 4 of 8 ingredients.
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
- 1
1. Whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, sriracha sauce, and rice vinegar in a large bowl.
- 2
2. Add chicken thighs to the bowl and toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
3. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- 4
4. Remove chicken from the marinade and discard the liquid.
- 5
5. Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up in the air fryer basket.
- 6
6. Air fry for 5 minutes.
- 7
7. Flip the thighs and continue cooking for 10 more minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 8
8. Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
- 9
9. Top with chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 4 servings · USDA data
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.