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air fryer chicken thighs with a side of honey mustard.
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5 from 2 votes

Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

These air fryer honey mustard chicken thighs are seasoned to perfection, then air-fried until crisp and juicy!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time23 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 492kcal
Author: Julie Maestre

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • nonstick cooking spray

Honey Mustard

  • 1/3 cup dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 garlic clove grated

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Season the chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, the seasoning blend, and olive oil. Mix well and set it aside.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray and preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F.
  • While the air fryer preheats, prepare the honey mustard. Mix the mayo, dijon mustard, honey, and grated garlic. 
  • Place the chicken in the air fryer, skin side down, and cook for 12 minutes. 
  • Flip the chicken thighs and cook for 10 minutes. Brush the chicken thighs with the honey mustard and cook for 1 minute or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Serve the chicken with honey mustard on the side.
  • Place any leftover honey mustard sauce in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Notes

There will be plenty of honey mustard leftover! 

Nutrition

Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 613IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg