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Crispy Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe Easy Sticky Glaze

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy, sticky, and flavorful chicken thighs cooked in an air fryer with a honey garlic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds or 700 grams)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (kosher or sea salt preferred)
  • Optional garnish: sliced green onions or sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth and slightly thick.
  3. Add chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat fully in the glaze. Marinate for 5 to 10 minutes if possible.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
  5. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Flip the chicken thighs, brush with remaining glaze, and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden and crispy.
  7. Brush chicken with leftover glaze and air fry for an additional 2 minutes to set the sticky coating.
  8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry thoroughly for best crispiness. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Apply most glaze at the end to prevent burning. For extra crispness, broil for 2 minutes after air frying, watching carefully to avoid burning. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes to maintain crispiness.

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