Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

Air fryer honey mustard chicken thighs are a cinch to make in just 30 minutes with only 3 simple ingredients! I’m obsessed with how crispy the skin on the thighs gets in my air fryer. And the sweet, tangy flavors are seriously mouthwatering! This is the perfect weeknight meal idea when I’m short on time.

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I tried the flavors with skinless boneless chicken. Hubby and I really like it.

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Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

I absolutely love the tangy flavors of honey mustard chicken, and making it in my air fryer is so unbelievably easy! The thighs always get deliciously crispy while staying juicy inside, and they cook so fast. Plus, the honey mustard sauce is just yummy. My kids love it!

The best part is that this air fryer dinner recipe only requires 3 ingredients: chicken thighs, honey, and Dijon mustard! I prefer bone-in, skin-on thighs because they have the most flavor. That being said, as long as you adjust the cooking times, you can use the sauce to make this recipe with boneless thighs or even breasts.

If you prefer to use the oven, try my baked honey mustard chicken!

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Check the Temperature

The great thing about chicken thighs is that they’re super forgiving and hard to overcook. Double-check the temperature of your chicken when you open the air fryer. If they’re not quite at 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, then pop them back in the air fryer for another minute or so until they’re safe to eat. They can easily go up to 175°F and still be nice and tender!

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Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe

These air fryer honey mustard chicken thighs are the ultimate 3-ingredient weeknight win! In under 30 minutes, you get succulent, juicy meat and incredibly crispy skin glazed in a sweet and tangy Dijon sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 14 minutes mins

Total Time: 29 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Air Fryer

Serves 4 people

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Ingredients

• ▢ 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (*)
• ▢ ⅓ cup honey
• ▢ ⅓ cup Dijon mustard (**)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil

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Instructions

• Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil or nonstick spray. Preheat to 400℉.
  
• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, mustard, and olive oil. Rub the mixture all over the chicken, including between the skin and the thigh meat.
  ⅓ cup honey, ⅓ cup Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  
• Place the chicken in the greased basket, skin side up, and cook for 14 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165℉ at the thickest point. Serve hot.
  

Notes

*This recipe also works with bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, but they will take less time to cook.

**Spicy brown or stone-ground mustard will work in a pinch.

Tips:

• Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels before applying the sauce. If the skin is wet, the sauce will slide off, and the skin will steam rather than crisp.
• Optionally reserve half of the sauce in a separate bowl, and brush on during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking to create a thicker glaze.
• Don’t overcrowd the basket; the thighs need proper air flow to get crispy. Cook in batches if needed.
• If the thighs are browning too much before the cook time is up, lower the temperature to 375°F for the remainder of the cook time. 
• These thighs are fully cooked at 165°F but turn out even more tender if cooked to 175°F.
• Serve with steamed white rice and roasted/air fried broccoli.

Make-Ahead: You can prepare the sauce up to 3 days ahead of when you plan to use it. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. You can also marinate the chicken in the sauce for up to 8 hours before cooking for more flavor penetration.

Storage: Store chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.

Note: Water, salt, pepper, oil, and broth are not counted as ingredients on this site.

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 512 Calories from Fat 306

% Daily Value*

Fat 34g52%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 6g

Monounsaturated Fat 17g

Cholesterol 157mg52%

Sodium 353mg15%

Potassium 375mg11%

Carbohydrates 25g8%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 23g26%

Protein 27g54%

Vitamin A 140IU3%

Vitamin C 0.2mg0%

Calcium 28mg3%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Author: Becky Hardin

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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How to Make Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer Step by Step

Mix the Honey Mustard Sauce: Whisk together ⅓ cup of honey, ⅓ cup of Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil until well-combined and emulsified.

Coat the Chicken: Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then coat evenly with the honey mustard. For the best flavor, get some of the sauce under the skin as well!

Air Fry: Place your honey mustard chicken thighs in the greased air fryer basket, skin side up, and cook for 14 minutes at 400°F, or until cooked through to 165°F. Make sure there is space between them so the skin can crisp. If they’re browning too fast, lower the temperature to 375°F for the remainder of the cook time.

How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat

Store leftover honey mustard chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in a 350°F air fryer for 5-7 minutes.