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Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken

This Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken is sweet, savory, and perfectly crispy without deep frying. A quick, budget-friendly dinner the whole family will love.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Serving Size 4

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, cubed)
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
  • Optional garnish: sesame seeds green onions

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 380°F.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Add chicken to the bowl and toss until fully coated.
  • Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
  • Air fry for 6–7 minutes, flip, then cook another 6–8 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  • Optional: Spoon extra sauce over chicken and air fry 1–2 more minutes for extra stickiness.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheating
Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes for best texture.