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Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

Tender, crispy skin chicken thighs glazed with a simple honey-mustard sauce made quickly in the air fryer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Tongs
  • Instant Read Thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil or use nonstick spray and preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup honey, 1/3 cup Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons olive oil until smooth.
  • Pat the 1 pound of bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Gently loosen the skin and rub some of the honey-mustard mixture between the skin and the meat, then rub the remaining glaze over the outside of each thigh.
  • Place the chicken in the prepared air fryer basket skin-side up in a single layer, leaving space between pieces for air circulation.
  • Air fry at 400°F for 14 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with an instant-read thermometer and the skin is golden and crisp.
  • Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let rest a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure thighs are not overcrowded for even crisping.
  • Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm doneness.
  • Patting the skin dry helps it get crispier.
  • Loosening the skin allows more glaze to flavor the meat.