Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs are a cinch to make in just 30 minutes with only four simple and inexpensive ingredients! When made in the air fryer, the chicken thighs are always perfectly cooked and rich with delicious honey mustard flavor.
Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe
I don’t think I could live without my air fryer like I used to. Truly, I’m so spoiled with it! It preheats in little to no time and always cooks my chicken thighs perfectly. You’ll find with this recipe that the chicken thighs are always perfectly juicy and tender, never dried out.
The honey mustard sauce is what really makes these chicken thighs so remarkable, though. And the best part is, it’s a really simple recipe! All you need to do is mix together olive oil, honey, and dijon mustard to create a sauce that elevates the chicken like crazy.
If you love honey mustard as much as I do, then you need to also make this Honey Mustard Chicken Skillet and Honey Mustard Chicken Salad!
Why You’ll Love this Easy Air Fried Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe:
- Flavorful: These chicken thighs are rich with mouthwatering honey mustard flavor.
- Air Fryer: Quick preheating time and quick cooking time with no grease and minimal clean-up… What’s not to love?!
- Budget Friendly: Chicken thighs are a more affordable cut of chicken meat, and the only other ingredients are honey, dijon mustard, and olive oil. This is a great budget friendly family dinner!
How to make Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
- Prepare the air fryer basket with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Whisk together the honey, mustard, and olive oil.
- Rub the honey mustard all over the chicken thighs.
- Place the chicken thighs in the prepared air fryer basket skin side up.
- Cook the thighs.
- Enjoy!
What kind of honey should I use?
For the richest flavor, use raw organic honey that’s dark in flavor. Darker honey tends to have a more natural deep honey flavor than the light honey you’re used to seeing in the little plastic bear at the store.
When honey’s super light, it usually means it’s full of sugar and artificial flavors. Real honey will provide the hands down best flavor!
How long will honey mustard chicken thighs stay fresh?
In an airtight container in the refrigerator, any leftover chicken you have will stay fresh for unto 5 days. To reheat it, just pop it right back into the air fryer for about 5 minutes or so!
That way, it maintains the same delicious flavor and texture that the microwave would likely ruin.
Will this recipe work for boneless chicken thighs?
Yes, but pay attention to the cooking time! Boneless chicken thighs take a little less time to cook than bone-in thighs do, so they might not need the full 14 minutes that bone-in thighs require.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- Double check the temperature of you 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.
- If you really love honey mustard, make a little extra sauce on the side and serve it with mashed potatoes or french fries to accompany the chicken!
- Try this honey mustard air fryer recipe will all kinds of chicken – wings, drumsticks, and even breasts! Just adjust the cooking times accordingly.
Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs are savory, sweet, and wonderfully cooked. It’s a quick and easy dinner I love making!
More Air Fryer recipes we love
- Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken
- Air Fryer Fried Chicken
- Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
- Air Fryer Flamin’ Hot Chicken Tenders
If you’ve made this recipe, please be sure to let us know by leaving a star rating or a comment below. Enjoy!
Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs bone in, skin on
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil or nonstick spray. Preheat to 400F.
- 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, 1 pound chicken thighs
- Place the chicken in the greased basket, skin side up, and cook for 14 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F on an instant read thermometer.
- Enjoy immediately and store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
ES says
Did not work
Becky Hardin says
I am sorry to hear that!
Cheri says
I loved this recipe so much! I had to cook a little longer to hit temperature, otherwise it was perfect and easy to follow.
Becky Hardin says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Cheri!
Jamie's Country Living says
I tried the flavors with skinless boneless chicken. Hubby and I really like it.
Becky Hardin says
So glad you enjoyed it, Jamie!