Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are juicy, flavorful, and perfectly crispy with a sticky, sweet, and savory glaze. The air fryer crisps the skin beautifully without extra oil, making this a quick and healthier meal option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 4-6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
Optional: chopped green onions or sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar.
- Lightly brush chicken thighs with olive oil.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12 minutes, then flip the chicken.
- Brush the honey garlic sauce generously over the chicken.
- Cook for another 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C) and skin is crispy.
- Brush with more sauce before serving.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Use boneless chicken thighs for faster cooking.
- Add ginger or chili flakes to the sauce for extra flavor.
- Substitute maple syrup or brown sugar for honey.
- Serve with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.
- Toss cooked chicken in extra sauce for saucier wings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
