Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tablespoons hot honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional for extra heat)
Instructions
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
In a bowl, mix 3 tablespoons hot honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes.
Coat both sides of the chicken thighs evenly with the glaze.
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
Arrange thighs in a single layer in the fryer basket (no overcrowding).
Air fry for 18 minutes, flipping halfway. Check internal temperature (165°F/74°C) with a thermometer.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Bone-in thighs yield juicier results.
Brush glaze twice during cooking for extra stickiness.
Replace chili flakes with sweet paprika for milder heat.
Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or crusty bread.
Leftovers freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Cozy Chicken
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 35g