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Easy Hot Honey Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer

Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Thighs

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup crushed cornflakes
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray
Hot Honey
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 –2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. Combine crushed cornflakes, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
  3. Whisk the egg in a separate shallow bowl.
  4. Dip each chicken thigh into the egg.
  5. Press each thigh firmly into the seasoned cornflake mixture.
  6. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F if recommended by the manufacturer.
  7. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil.
  8. Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer.
  9. Lightly spray the coated chicken with oil.
  10. Air fry at 375°F for approximately 15–20 minutes.
  11. Flip the chicken halfway through cooking.
  12. Check the thickest part with an instant-read thermometer.
  13. Remove the chicken once it reaches 165°F (74°C).
  14. While the chicken cooks, combine honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, and salt in a small saucepan.
  15. Warm the hot honey gently over low heat.
  16. Drizzle the warm hot honey over the crispy chicken.
  17. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

The magic of this recipe comes down to contrast: crispy chicken, juicy meat, sweet honey, and chili heat. Once the basic method is mastered, the same chicken can become sandwiches, wraps, rice bowls, salads, or an easy appetizer for sharing.