Air Fryer Honey Garlic Marinated Chicken Thighs Recipe
These Air Fryer Honey Garlic Marinated Chicken Thighs are juicy and flavorful, featuring a sweet and savory marinade that infuses tender boneless skinless chicken thighs. Quick to prepare and cooked to perfection in the air fryer, this recipe offers a delicious weeknight dinner option that’s both easy and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes to 12 hours 25 minutes (including marinating time)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Marinade Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- pepper, to taste
Chicken
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a gallon-sized zip bag, combine honey, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, oil, and crushed garlic cloves. Seal the bag and mix well by smushing the ingredients together. Alternatively, mix in a large bowl.
- Reserve marinade: Remove 1/4 cup of the marinade and set it aside to use later as a topping for the cooked chicken.
- Trim chicken thighs: Remove any excess fat from the chicken thighs to ensure even cooking and better texture.
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken thighs inside the zip bag with the marinade. Remove as much air as possible before sealing the bag completely.
- Refrigerate and marinate: Place the bag in the refrigerator and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours for maximum flavor infusion.
- Preheat the air fryer: Take the chicken out of the fridge and preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes to ensure it’s at the right temperature for cooking.
- Cook the chicken: Carefully place the marinated chicken thighs into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through to ensure even browning and thorough cooking.
- Rest and serve: Remove the chicken from the air fryer and allow it to rest for a few minutes to retain juices. Drizzle the reserved marinade over the chicken before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- Marinating for longer (up to 12 hours) enhances the flavor and tenderness of the chicken.
- Be sure to flip the chicken halfway through cooking to achieve even browning on both sides.
- Reserve the marinade before adding chicken to avoid contamination; do not pour marinade used with raw chicken directly on cooked meat unless boiled first.
- Use boneless skinless thighs for quicker cooking and easy handling in the air fryer.
- If you prefer, you can brush some oil on the chicken before air frying to enhance crispness.
Keywords: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs, Honey Garlic Chicken, Easy Dinner, Quick Air Fryer Recipes, Marinated Chicken
