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Yield: 4 servings

Air Fryer Honey Soy Chicken Thighs

Honey Soy Chicken Thighs with sesame seeds on a white plate

An air fryer chicken thighs recipe with Asian flavor that is easy to make and delicious to eat.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1.5lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (can use up to 3lbs)

Honey Soy Marinade

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup oil (I use vegetable oil)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix together the soy sauce*, oil, honey, garlic powder, and ground ginger in a big bowl.
  2. Remove half of the marinade and place in a small bowl or container and set aside.
  3. Add chicken thighs to a big bowl of marinade and coat chicken.
  4. Refrigerate marinated chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.**
  5. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
  6. Add marinated chicken to the air fryer and cook 10-15 minutes, until its internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  7. Baste additional reserved sauce on top after cooking.
  8. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

*if using a low-sodium soy sauce, add a pinch of salt to up the flavor

**chicken can be made without being marinated, but may not lock all the honey soy flavor in.

How to Make Frozen Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees.

2. Place frozen chicken thighs in the air fryer and cook for 15-20 minutes, depending on size. Flip them and baste them with half of the marinade halfway through cooking.

3. Remove them from the air fryer and baste them with remaining marinade, then enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 464Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 208mgSodium: 1531mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 0gSugar: 13gProtein: 43g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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