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Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are so easy and juicy! The chicken thighs are marinated in a honey garlic soy sauce mixture, which gives them a umami and sweet flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time49 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, chicken thighs
Servings: 2
Calories: 209kcal
Author: Aimee

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs, boneless skinless
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Marinade Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • ½ lime zest and juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Take the chicken thighs and pat dry. Remove any excess fat if desired.
  • Season all sides with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, lime juice and zest, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
  • Add the chicken thighs and mix until chicken thighs are covered in the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and place the the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to marinade.
  • Preheat air fryer at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes. Spray or brush the air fryer basket with oil to keep the chicken from sticking.
  • Add the chicken thighs. Cook for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway through. Internal temperature of the thighs should be ideally 175-195 degrees F.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1589mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg