Air Fryer Chicken Thighs | Honey-Glazed BBQ

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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs | Honey-Glazed BBQ

10

Prep Time

16

cook Time

6

Servings

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs | Honey-Glazed BBQ

Curated by: Chef Margaret

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Looking for a flavorful and quick air fryer chicken recipe? Try our Honey-Glazed BBQ Chicken Thighs. Seasoned and perfectly glazed, this dish offers a delicious blend of sweet and tangy flavors.

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TurboBlaze™ 6.0-Quart Air Fryer

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Effortless Summer BBQ with Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs

The sun is shining, and it’s time to indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of summer with these irresistible Honey-Glazed BBQ Chicken Thighs. Tender, juicy chicken thighs are rubbed with flavorful spices, then glazed in a luscious blend of honey and smoky barbecue sauce. The result is a dish that's bursting with savory-sweet goodness.

What better way to enjoy clear blue skies and warm sunshine than a delicious meal? The chicken thighs only take 10 minutes to prep and 16 minutes to cook, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying yourself. Get ready to savor every succulent bite and bring a taste of summer to your table!

Ingredient Swaps

BBQ Sauce: Swap the BBQ with your favorite low-sugar BBQ sauce to keep the sugar content lower.

How to Pick Chicken

Color: When picking chicken at the grocery store pay attention to the color, it should be pink. If the flesh is grayish or transparent, it most likely has been sitting around for a while.

Texture: The texture should be firm and springy, indicating that it’s fresh.

Odor: Fresh chicken shouldn’t have an odor. If you notice unpleasant odors, it’s possible it’s not fresh anymore.

What to serve with BBQ Chicken Thighs?

Try serving these honey-glazed BBQ chicken thighs with an irresistible side for a satisfying meal, such as:

Sides: Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges, Crispy Parmesan Potato Wedges, or Crispy Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon onion powder
2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Oil spray
1 cup BBQ sauce, divided
0.5 cup honey

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Yield 6 Serving

Instructions

PREPPING CHICKEN

Place the crisper plate into the COSORI Air Fryer basket.
Select the Preheat function, adjust temperature to 385°F, then tap Start/Pause.
Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and onion powder in a small bowl.
Season both sides of the chicken thighs generously with the spice mixture.
Spray both sides of the chicken thighs lightly with oil spray.

COOKING THE CHICKEN

Place the chicken thighs skin-side up onto the preheated crisper plate.
Select the Air Fry function, adjust time to 16 minutes, then tap Start/Pause.
Stir together the BBQ sauce and honey in a small bowl until combined.
Brush some of the BBQ honey sauce over both sides of the chicken thighs when 4 minutes remain on the cook time.
Remove the chicken when golden brown and caramelized, then brush more BBQ honey sauce on the chicken and serve.

Chef Notes: Marinate the chicken thighs with the spice mixture for 1 hour and up to overnight to maximum flavor and juiciness.

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