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Honey Garlic Air Fryer Chicken

A delicious dish combining sweetness and savory flavors, made healthier in an air fryer, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken marinade
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • to taste freshly cracked black pepper
For the sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch

Method
 

Marination
  1. In a large bowl, add chicken thighs, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes up to overnight.
Cooking Chicken
  1. Add chicken thighs in a single layer, do not overcrowd, and cook in batches as needed. Air fry for 11 to 14 minutes until browned and cooked through. The internal temperature should be 165°F or higher.
Making Sauce
  1. While the chicken is cooking, combine soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, water, and cornstarch in a cup or bowl and set it aside.
  2. In a medium shallow pan on medium heat, add butter and let it melt. Then, add the sauce and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until it thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Serving
  1. Once the chicken is done, pour the sauce over the chicken and coat it evenly. Save a little sauce for dipping later. Serve the chicken with fluffy white rice, veggies, and any other sides you like.

Notes

Marinate the chicken for longer to enhance the flavor. Use a meat thermometer to check the chicken’s internal temperature for safety. Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey to the sauce according to your taste. For a spicy kick, add some red pepper flakes or sliced jalapeños to the sauce. You can switch up the recipe by using chicken breasts instead of thighs, or adding green onions or sesame seeds as a garnish.