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4) Honey Garlic Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (crispy skin shortcut)

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5–2 lb)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Cooking spray or 1 tsp oil for the skin
  • Optional: sliced green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Pat thighs very dry with paper towels; rub skin with cooking spray or 1 tsp oil and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Whisk honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and olive oil in a bowl. Reserve 2 tbsp for glazing.
  3. Brush thighs with most of the sauce, saving some for later. Let sit 10 minutes if you have it.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place thighs skin-side down and cook 10 minutes.
  5. Flip, brush with reserved sauce, and cook 8–10 more minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F and skin is crisp.
  6. Rest 5 minutes, garnish with green onions, and serve.