Crispy Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
A quick and easy 5-ingredient recipe for crispy, juicy chicken thighs with a sticky honey garlic glaze, cooked perfectly in an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds or 700 grams)
- 3 tablespoons honey (raw or wildflower preferred)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in a mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil until combined.
- Pour half of the honey garlic mixture over the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate optionally for 10-15 minutes while preheating the air fryer.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket without overlapping and cook for 10 minutes.
- Flip the chicken thighs skin-side up and brush with the remaining honey garlic glaze.
- Continue air frying for another 8-10 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before marinating for crispier skin. Brush glaze halfway through cooking to prevent burning. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F. Cook in batches if air fryer basket is small to avoid overcrowding. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Protein: 28
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