These air fryer honey mustard chicken thighs are a quick and easy recipe full of that classic sweet and tangy honey mustard flavor.
Recipe at a glance
- 📋 Recipe name: Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
- 👥 Servings: 4
- ⏲️ Total time: 25 minutes
- 🍴 Best for: Weeknight meal
- 🥘 Main ingredients: Chicken thighs, yellow mustard, dijon mustard, honey
- 🔥 Cooking method: Air fryer
- 👩🏼🍳 Flavor profile: Sweet and tangy
- ⭐️ Difficulty: Easy
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If you love honey mustard as much as I do, then you are going to love these honey mustard chicken thighs. They come together in under 30 minutes with minimal ingredients, making them great for a busy weeknight dinner.
Cooking the chicken in the air fryer gives these chicken thighs the perfect crisp and makes for easy clean up. I love using the air fryer to cook chicken thighs, my air fryer teriyaki chicken thighs and air fryer buffalo chicken thighs are always a hit for dinner time when served with hot honey carrots and cauliflower.
What makes this recipe unique
This recipe is unique because it uses only a few pantry staple ingredients. It only takes a few minutes to whisk together the honey mustard sauce and barely any effort to cook the chicken thighs. It truly is a life saver recipe for a busy weeknight when you want something healthy but quick.
Ingredients
Step by step
- Step 1: Sprinkle the chicken thighs evenly with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Step 2: Add the chicken thighs in a single layer to the basket of your air fryer and cook at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, flip them, then cook for another 8 minutes.
- Step 3: While the chicken is cooking, add the yellow mustard, dijon mustard, and honey to a large mixing bowl and whisk together.
- Step 4: Once the chicken is done cooking, add it to the bowl with the honey mustard. Using tongs, coat each chicken thigh in the sauce, then serve.
Kaleena's Tips
- Make sure to place the chicken thighs in a single layer in your air fryer basket, this will help them get that nice crispy texture.
Storing and reheating
Storing: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheating: Reheat any leftovers in the air fryer at 400 degrees for 4-5 minutes.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- ¼ cup yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Sprinkle the chicken thighs evenly with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add the chicken thighs in a single layer to the basket of your air fryer and cook at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, flip them, then cook for another 8 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, add the yellow mustard, dijon mustard, and honey to a large mixing bowl and whisk together.
- Once the chicken is done cooking, add it to the bowl with the honey mustard. Using tongs, coat each chicken thigh in the sauce, then serve.
Nutrition
*nutrition information is an approximate
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Hi, I'm Kaleena!
Here you'll find wholesome comfort food made with real ingredients and big flavor. I share easy, approachable recipes designed for everyday life, from 30-minute dinners and simple side dishes to cozy soups and crowd-pleasing favorites.
Many of my recipes are naturally gluten free or easily adapted with simple swaps, but the focus is always on real food that tastes amazing and feels doable. Whether you're cooking for a busy weeknight or a relaxed weekend at home, my goal is to help you feel confident in the kitchen and enjoy cooking meals you're excited to make.l, flavorful ingredients that the whole family will love!
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