Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs in an air fryer with hot honey glaze.

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4.75 from 4 votes

Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Thighs

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 24

Total Time 34

Servings

Calories 478kcal

Author Stacey Little

Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (6 to 8 ounces each)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Hot Honey Glaze

1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
2 to 3 tablespoons hot sauce
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Drizzle with them with the oil and rub to coat all sides.
In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika together. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the seasoning.
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F*. Add the chicken, skin side up, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating halfway through (don't flip), until the chicken reaches at least 165°F, ideally 175°F to 185°F for best tenderness.
While the chicken cooks, make the glaze by mixing the honey, melted butter, hot sauce, vinegar, and salt together in a small bowl.
Brush glaze on the chicken and return to the air fryer 1 to 2 minutes to tack it up. (You won't use all the glaze.)
Rest for 3 to 5 minutes and serve with the remaining glaze as a dipping sauce.

Notes

I developed and tested this recipe in a basket-style, drawer air fryer. Since air fryers can vary a lot by size, brand, and how they circulate heat, your cook time may be a little different. Use the timing as a guide, but go by doneness and temperature for the best results.

Nutrition

* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste.

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