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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Easy Air Fryer Recipe for Perfect Dinner

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Crispy skin chicken thighs coated with a sticky, sweet, and garlicky honey garlic glaze made quickly in the air fryer. Perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds / 700 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Green onions or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels (about 3 minutes).
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken thighs with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Drizzle olive or avocado oil over the chicken and toss again to coat well.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Air fry for 12 minutes.
  6. Flip the chicken thighs skin-side up using tongs and air fry for another 8-10 minutes until skin is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. While the chicken cooks, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes (if using), and water in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring frequently.
  8. Transfer cooked chicken thighs to a bowl and pour the warm honey garlic sauce over them. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  9. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat chicken dry thoroughly to ensure crispy skin. Toss chicken in cornstarch before air frying for extra crunch. Preheat air fryer for even cooking. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Coat chicken with sauce just before serving to keep skin crispy. Sauce can be reheated if it thickens too much. Let chicken rest a few minutes after cooking for juicier meat.

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