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 get in the Air Fryer. And the sweet, tangy flavors are seriously mouthwatering! This is the most perfect weeknight meal idea when I’m short on time.
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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How to Store and Reheat
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!
How to Freeze
Let the cooked chicken thighs fully cool to room temperature prior to freezing in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Don’t forget to date and label!
Notes and Tips
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.
Top Reader Review
“I tried the flavors with skinless boneless chicken. Hubby and I really like it.” – Jamie
Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound bone-in, skin-in chicken thighs
- 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 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, 1 pound bone-in, skin-in chicken thighs
- Place the chicken in the greased basket, skin side up, and cook for 14 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165℉ on an instant read thermometer.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
How to Make Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer Step by Step
Make the Honey Mustard Sauce: Whisk together ⅓ cup of honey, ⅓ cup of dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Coat the Chicken: Coat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs evenly with the honey mustard. For the best flavor, get some of the sauce under the skin as well!
Air Fry: Place the honey mustard chicken thighs in the greased Air Fryer basket, skin side up, and cook for 14 minutes at 400°F. Flip halfway through to make sure both sides get crisp!
I loved this recipe so much! I had to cook a little longer to hit temperature, otherwise it was perfect and easy to follow.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Cheri!
I tried the flavors with skinless boneless chicken. Hubby and I really like it.
So glad you enjoyed it, Jamie!