Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Diet: High-Protein, Low-Carb
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken thighs to ensure every bite is seasoned.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce. Set this aside for later; you will use this to coat the chicken during the final minutes of cooking to prevent the honey from burning.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C). Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overlapping. Cook for 12 minutes, flipping the chicken over at the halfway mark to ensure even browning.
- Once the initial 12 minutes are up, open the air fryer and brush a generous amount of the honey garlic sauce over the top of each chicken thigh. Close the air fryer and cook for an additional 4 to 6 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Carefully remove the chicken from the air fryer. If you have leftover sauce, you can simmer it in a small pan for 2 minutes to thicken it and drizzle it over the cooked chicken. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.