Description
A quick and easy 30-minute family dinner featuring juicy chicken thighs with a sticky, sweet, and garlicky honey garlic sauce, cooked to crispy perfection in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss with oil until lightly coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place chicken in the basket in a single layer, ensuring space between pieces for air circulation.
- Air fry for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown, crispy, and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken cooks, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until bubbly.
- Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a large bowl, pour sauce over, and toss to coat. Optionally return to air fryer for 1-2 minutes to set glaze.
- Serve immediately garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry is crucial for crispiness. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Use fresh garlic and ginger for best flavor. The sauce thickens as it cools.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 32
Keywords: air fryer chicken, honey garlic chicken, easy dinner, family meals, weeknight dinner, crispy chicken thighs, gluten-free options