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Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken
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This Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken recipe offers a quick, crispy, and flavorful meal that’s perfectly golden outside and tender inside. Featuring a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or casual weekends and uses minimal oil for a healthier alternative to traditional frying.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts – about 1.5 to 2 pounds

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • Honey – 1/4 cup
  • Fresh minced garlic – 3 cloves
  • Soy sauce – 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
  • Apple cider vinegar – 1 tablespoon
  • Ground black pepper – 1/4 teaspoon
  • Optional red pepper flakes – 1/4 teaspoon (for spice)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy exterior. Set them aside while you prepare the sauce.
  2. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, ground black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes until well combined, forming a glossy and flavorful marinade.
  3. Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken pieces in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour in the sauce. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour for deeper flavor.
  4. Preheat Your Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for 3-5 minutes to ensure even cooking and crispy results.
  5. Cook the Chicken: Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to allow hot air circulation. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chicken is golden, cooked through, and the glaze is caramelized.
  6. Glaze and Serve: Brush additional honey garlic sauce over the cooked chicken for extra shine and flavor. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Dry chicken thoroughly before marinating for better crispiness.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; leave space between chicken pieces for even cooking.
  • Flip chicken halfway through cooking to ensure both sides are evenly crispy and caramelized.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
  • Reserve some sauce to brush onto the chicken after cooking or as a dipping sauce.

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Keywords: Air Fryer Chicken, Honey Garlic Chicken, Quick Dinner, Healthy Chicken Recipe, Crispy Chicken

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