Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs with Honey Mustard
Up your dinner game with juicy air fryer boneless chicken thighs coated with a delicious honey mustard seasoning. It's an irresistible dish.
Servings (Adjustable):
Calories: 579kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 1 ½ raw honey
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- In a small container combine garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne powder, and smoked sweet paprika. Mix well.
- In a small bowl, combine whole grain mustard, yellow mustard, and olive oil. Mix well.
- Pat dry boneless chicken thighs.
- Season boneless chicken thighs with salt, ground black pepper, and the garlic mixture.
- Coat both sides of boneless chicken thighs with the mustard mixture. Scrape-off any excess mustard and return to the small bowl.
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Gently transfer marinated boneless chicken thighs onto Air Fryer tray, skin side up.
- Then slowly insert Air Fryer tray into the pre-heated 380F (193C) middle cooking chamber, near the rotisserie catch. Set timer for 20 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, lightly baste chicken with the mustard mixture. Return boneless chicken thighs, skin side down, into the cooking chamber.
- No need to wait for the “turn food” reminder provided by the Air Fryer. See tips or notes when closing the door.
- Pour honey into the remaining mustard mixture. Mix well.
- After 10 minutes, brush both sides of chicken with the honey-mustard mixture. Return to the cooking chamber, skin side up.
- For the last 2 minutes, increase the Air Fryer temperature to 390F (199C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy.
Notes
This Air Fryer recipe uses an Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven. Not all Air Fryers cook the same way. It’s best to keep watch during your initial tests after purchasing.
If you do not close the door while turning and basting the food, the Air Fryer temperature might change. It’s best to close the door and manually adjust the timer as needed.
TIPS:
Increasing the Air Fryer temperature at the last 2 minutes will help the chicken skin to further crisp up, without burning the food.
Nutrition
Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 221mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 419IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg