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Crispy Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs Easy Honey Sriracha Glaze Recipe

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This recipe delivers juicy boneless chicken thighs with a crispy exterior and a sticky, balanced honey sriracha glaze. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
  • Cooking oil spray (avocado or olive oil)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
  • Black pepper to taste (about ½ teaspoon)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 clove minced garlic

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure crispiness. (5 minutes)
  2. In a mixing bowl, sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over the chicken thighs. Toss gently to coat evenly. (3 minutes)
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  4. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil spray to prevent sticking. Place the chicken thighs in a single layer, spaced evenly. (2 minutes)
  5. Air fry the chicken thighs at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes. Halfway through, flip the thighs and spray the other side lightly with oil. (10 minutes)
  6. While the chicken cooks, combine honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until warmed and slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Avoid boiling. (5 minutes)
  7. After the initial 10 minutes of cooking, brush the glaze generously onto each thigh. Return to the air fryer for an additional 3-5 minutes to set and caramelize the glaze. (5 minutes)
  8. Check for doneness using a meat thermometer; the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Juices should run clear. (1 minute)
  9. Let the chicken thighs rest for 5 minutes outside the air fryer to allow juices to redistribute and glaze to set slightly. (5 minutes)

Notes

Patting the chicken dry is essential for crispiness. Flip the chicken halfway through cooking for even crispness. Apply the glaze near the end to prevent burning. If you don’t have an air fryer, baking at 425°F on a wire rack for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, is a good alternative but may yield less crispness. Leftovers reheat best in the air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to maintain crispness.

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Keywords: air fryer chicken thighs, crispy chicken, honey sriracha glaze, boneless chicken thighs, easy dinner, weeknight meal, spicy sweet chicken

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