🍯🧄 Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Serves: 4 | Prep: 10 min | Cook: 14–18 min | Air fryer: 380°F (193°C)
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1½ lb (700 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp olive oil
Honey Garlic Glaze
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp sesame oil, optional
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
For serving
- 1 tbsp sliced green onions
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro, optional
👩🍳 Method
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Pat the chicken very dry. Mix salt, paprika, turmeric, ginger, pepper, and garlic powder, then rub over the chicken. Lightly coat with olive oil.
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes.
- Place chicken in the air fryer in a single layer. Cook for 8–10 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and brush with half of the honey-garlic glaze. Air-fry another 5–7 minutes.
- Brush with the remaining glaze during the final 2–3 minutes, allowing it to caramelize without burning.
- Check that the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest for 3–5 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with roasted broccoli, salad, cauliflower rice, or brown rice.
