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Juicy Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs Recipe with Honey Garlic Glaze

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This recipe delivers juicy, never-dry boneless chicken thighs cooked in an air fryer with a sticky, flavorful honey garlic glaze. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Set aside.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Lightly season both sides with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and let it run empty for 3 minutes.
  4. Lightly brush or toss the chicken thighs with olive or avocado oil to encourage browning.
  5. Place the chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes at 380°F (193°C). Halfway through, flip the thighs and brush each with about half of the honey garlic glaze.
  6. After 10 minutes, flip the thighs again and brush on the remaining glaze. Cook for another 5 minutes until the glaze is sticky and slightly caramelized.
  7. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should reach 165°F (74°C). If not, air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning the glaze.
  8. Let the chicken rest on a plate for 5 minutes before serving to redistribute juices.

Notes

Patting the chicken dry before seasoning is key for crispiness. Apply the glaze in two stages to prevent burning. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness. If glaze browns too quickly, lower temperature or reduce glaze amount applied at once. Leftovers reheat well in the air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.

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