Crispy Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
A quick and easy 5-ingredient recipe for crispy, flavorful honey garlic chicken thighs cooked in the air fryer, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Whisk until well blended.
- Add chicken thighs to the bowl and toss gently to coat each piece evenly with the glaze. Reserve a little glaze for basting later if desired.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket, making sure they aren’t crowded.
- Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for 10 minutes.
- Flip thighs skin-side up, brush with reserved glaze if kept, then cook for another 10-12 minutes until skin is golden and crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pat chicken dry for crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Preheat air fryer before cooking. Adjust cooking time for boneless thighs. Rest chicken before serving. For gluten-free, swap soy sauce with tamari. For spicy variation, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce to glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 30
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