Air-Fried Honey Mustard Glazed Chicken Thighs

Air-Fried Honey Mustard Glazed Chicken Thighs

Crispy-skinned chicken thighs get brushed with a tangy honey mustard glaze straight from the air fryer.

Total 33 min Makes 4 servings Calories 368/serving

Dietary

Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Boneless chicken thighs cook quickly in the air fryer until the skin crisps and the edges caramelize, then get brushed with a sticky honey mustard glaze for extra shine and flavor. This method cuts down on oven time while still delivering a deeply browned exterior and juicy interior, making it a solid weeknight dinner option. Serve with a simple vegetable side or over rice to soak up the glaze.

Ingredients

  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/3 cup honey mustard sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.

  2. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and toss with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.

  3. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 5 minutes.

  4. Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed to avoid overlap.

  5. Air fry the chicken thighs at 380°F for 10 minutes, then flip and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is crisp.

  6. Brush the honey mustard sauce generously over both sides of the chicken thighs.

  7. Return the chicken to the air fryer and cook at 380°F for 3 minutes to set the glaze and deepen the color.

  8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

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    Air-Fried Honey Mustard Glazed Chicken Thighs

    Boneless chicken thighs cook quickly in the air fryer until the skin crisps and the edges caramelize, then get brushed with a sticky honey mustard glaze for extra shine and flavor. This method cuts down on oven time while still delivering a deeply browned exterior and juicy interior, making it a solid weeknight dinner option. Serve with a simple vegetable side or over rice to soak up the glaze.

    33 min 4 servings 368 cal

    Ingredients

    • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1/3 cup honey mustard sauce
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

    Method

    1. 1

      Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.

    2. 2

      Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and toss with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.

    3. 3

      Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 5 minutes.

    4. 4

      Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed to avoid overlap.

    5. 5

      Air fry the chicken thighs at 380°F for 10 minutes, then flip and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is crisp.

    6. 6

      Brush the honey mustard sauce generously over both sides of the chicken thighs.

    7. 7

      Return the chicken to the air fryer and cook at 380°F for 3 minutes to set the glaze and deepen the color.

    8. 8

      Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.