Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 6 boneless and skinless chicken thighs
• Cornstarch or potato starch (for coating the chicken)

For the Honey Garlic Sauce

• ½ cup honey
• ½ cup soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce if needed)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 clove garlic (crushed or finely chopped)
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (to thicken the sauce)

For Serving

• Cooked rice
• Steamed green beans or any vegetables you like
• Sliced green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 2: Air Fry the Chicken

1. Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C). This helps the chicken cook evenly and gives it a crispy outside.
2. Place the coated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in one single layer. Avoid stacking them so the hot air can cook each piece properly.
3. Cook for about 24 minutes. Halfway through cooking, around 12 minutes, shake the basket or flip the chicken pieces so they cook evenly on all sides.
4. If you are using chicken breast instead of thighs, cook for less time because chicken breast cooks faster and may dry out.
5. When finished, the chicken should look golden brown and crispy.

Step 3: Make the Honey Garlic Sauce

1. While the chicken cooks, prepare the sauce.
2. In a small saucepan, combine:
3. Honey
4. Soy sauce
5. Brown sugar
6. Ketchup
7. Garlic
8. Ground ginger
9. Place the pan over low to medium heat and stir gently. Let the mixture warm until it begins to bubble lightly.
10. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with a little water until smooth. Slowly pour this mixture into the saucepan while stirring.
11. Keep stirring until the sauce becomes thick and sticky.
12. If the sauce is too thin, add a little more cornstarch mixture. If it becomes too thick, add a small splash of water.
13. Be careful not to use high heat because the sugar can burn.

Step 4: Coat the Chicken

1. When the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the air fryer.
2. Add the hot chicken to the saucepan with the honey garlic sauce. Gently stir so every piece is fully coated.
3. Let the chicken sit in the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes so it can absorb more flavor.
4. For a stronger taste, you can leave it in the sauce a little longer.

Step 5: Serve

1. Place cooked rice on plates or bowls. Add the honey garlic chicken and spoon extra sauce over the rice if desired.
2. Serve with steamed green beans or your favorite vegetables.
3. Finish by sprinkling sliced green onions on top for extra freshness, color, and crunch.

Notes

Chicken thighs stay juicier than chicken breast. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Adjust sauce thickness with extra water or cornstarch. Cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer. Honey Glazed Chicken This honey chicken dish is easy to make with just 5 ingredients. I’ve used this recipe for years, and my family requests it often. Delicious served on steamed rice and garnished with sliced green onions. This is quite a popular chicken recipe, i made it few days back..It is so easy to make and turns out very very delicious. Hubby went crazy over this chicken. It was that good. You have to try it for sure.