Sriracha Lime Chicken
Zesty, spicy chicken legs marinated in Sriracha, lime and honey, then air-fried until crisp and glazed with the pan juices. Fast active cooking (about 25 minutes) with a bright, sticky finish—perfect for an easy, flavor-packed weeknight dinner.
Yield
4
Time
1 hour 35 minutes
Ingredients
4 chicken legs
1/4 cup (60 ml) Sriracha sauce
1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
2 tbsp (30 ml) lime juice
Zest of 1/2 lime
1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
Step 1
1. In a small bowl, combine Sriracha, honey, lime juice, lime zest, all-purpose seasoning, paprika, black pepper, minced garlic and olive oil. Mix well to create the marinade.
Step 2
2. Place the chicken legs in a bowl or zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss or massage to coat thoroughly.
Step 3
3. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.
Step 4
4. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Arrange the marinated chicken legs in a single layer on the air fryer tray or basket, leaving space between pieces.
Step 5
5. Air-fry for 25 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning.
Step 6
6. When the cycle finishes, check that the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 74°C / 165°F) and remove from the air fryer.
Step 7
7. Carefully pour the remaining juices from the air fryer tray into a small bowl and brush them over the chicken to glaze. Serve immediately.
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