Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 2.5 lbs)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Honey Garlic Glaze :
- ⅓ cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle chicken with olive oil and rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of the thighs.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- First Cook: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't overlap. Cook for 12 minutes.
- Flip and Continue: Flip the thighs skin-side up and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Make the Glaze: While chicken cooks, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl.
- Apply Glaze: Brush the honey garlic glaze generously over the chicken thighs. Cook for 3-5 more minutes, until the glaze is caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with any remaining glaze and serve immediately.
Notes
● Don't skip patting the chicken dry – this is crucial for crispy skin
● Cook in batches if your air fryer is small; don't overcrowd
● The glaze can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator
● Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat well in the air fryer
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal
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