Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken
Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken
This dish features tender chicken with a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Servings: 4 | Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken thighs in the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated, and let sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 380°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Thicken Sauce: While chicken cooks, simmer remaining marinade in a pan. Mix cornstarch with water, add to sauce, and stir until thickened.
- Glaze and Serve: Brush thickened sauce over cooked chicken, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve immediately.
Tips
- Ensure chicken pieces are in a single layer for even cooking.
- Adjust honey and soy sauce to taste for a sweeter or saltier glaze.
- Preheat the air fryer for best results.
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