Air Fryer Honey-Mustard Chicken Thighs :
juicy chicken thighs air-fried to crispy perfection in a sweet and tangy honey-mustard glaze.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in or boneless skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ½ tsp chili flakes for a spicy kick
Instructions
- Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry. Place in a bowl or zip-top bag, and pour the marinade over them. Toss to coat. For best results, marinate for 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set to 380°F (193°C) and let preheat for 2–3 minutes.
- Air fry the chicken: Place thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side up. Cook for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Optional glaze: In the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush with extra honey-mustard mixture for a sticky glaze.
- Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve with sides of your choice.
Notes
- For boneless thighs, reduce cook time by 3–5 minutes.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket — cook in batches if needed.
- You can use whole grain mustard for a rustic texture.