Air Fryer Honey-Mustard Chicken Thighs

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These air fryer honey-mustard chicken thighs prove that simple chicken recipes don’t have to be boring! Jazz up your chicken thighs with this tasty, smoky, honey-mustard sauce. We like this served with mixed vegetables and a Caesar salad, for a quick, easy dinner.

By Brenda Venable
Published on September 18, 2023
glazed chicken thighs on a white plate with parsley garnish
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

  • olive oil cooking spray

Directions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (198 degrees C), if recommended by the manufacturer. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.

  2. For sauce, combine onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir in  honey and Dijon mustard.

  3. Spray one side of chicken thighs with olive oil spray, and place oiled side down in the air fryer in a single layer. Brush the tops of the chicken thighs with the sauce. 

  4. Air fry at 390 degrees F (198 degrees C) for 8 minutes.

  5. Carefully turn chicken thighs, and brush with remaining sauce. Continue air frying until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), when tested with an instant-read thermometer, 6 to 8 minutes more. Serve warm.

    Cook’s Note

    This recipe was developed for a 5.3 quart, basket-style air fryer. Different sizes and models may yield different results.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

364 Calories
20g Fat
10g Carbs
38g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 364
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 201mg 67%
Sodium 612mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 38g 76%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 438mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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