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Honey mustard chicken thighs with one in the front with caramelized edges.

Honey Mustard Chicken in the Air Fryer

These Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs are juicy, sweet, and tangy with a caramelized honey mustard glaze. This easy chicken thigh air fryer recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and is ready in just 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 422
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 chicken thighs about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds, I used boneless skinless so they are easier to slice and serve.
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Make the honey mustard marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  2. Coat the chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss until evenly coated in the honey mustard mixture.
  3. Air fry: Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, shaking off excess sauce. Cook for 10 minutes at 400 degrees then flip the chicken and cook for another 6–8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Rest and serve: Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 166mgSodium: 1127mgPotassium: 382mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg

Notes

  • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket! Arrange the chicken in a single layer so the hot air can circulate properly. This helps the chicken cook evenly and develop a lightly caramelized exterior. You will need to cook the chicken thighs in batches!
  • Shake off excess marinade. Too much sauce can drip and burn during cooking. A light coating is all you need for flavorful air fryer honey mustard chicken.
  • Line the air fryer basket with foil for easy clean up. Since this marinade contains honey, it is likely to stick to the air fryer basket and burn. I recommend lining the air fryer basket with foil, and then be sure to flip the chicken thighs in the middle of cooking to make sure both sides get caramelized.

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