Air Fryer Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

Method

1. 1
   • lemongrass 3
   • garlic 4
   • fish sauce 3 tbsp
   • brown sugar 2 tbsp
   • lime juice 2 tbsp
   • black pepper ½ tsp
   • chilli flakes ½ tsp
   • vegetable oil 1 tbsp

   Whisk the marinade — In a large bowl, whisk together the lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, black pepper, chili flakes, and vegetable oil.

2. 2
   • chicken thigh 800 g

   Marinate the chicken — Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.

3. 3
   • chicken thigh 800 g

   Air fry the chicken thighs — Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 200°C for 16-18 minutes, flipping halfway, until charred at the edges and cooked through.

   ⏱16 min
4. 4
   • chicken thigh 800 g
   • fresh cilantro 2 tbsp
   • lime 1

   Rest and garnish — Let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes, then garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.