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Crispy Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe Easy Sesame Scallion Glaze

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This recipe features crispy air fryer chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce and topped with a fresh sesame scallion glaze. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil to make the honey garlic glaze. Set aside.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  4. Arrange chicken thighs skin-side down in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Flip chicken thighs and cook for another 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden and crisp.
  6. While chicken cooks, finely slice scallions separating white and green parts. Mix green parts with toasted sesame oil and red pepper flakes if using to make the sesame scallion glaze.
  7. When chicken is done, immediately brush honey garlic glaze over hot thighs.
  8. Sprinkle with scallion mixture and toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Dry chicken skin thoroughly before cooking to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation. Brush glaze immediately after cooking while chicken is hot. If glaze is too thick, warm briefly to loosen. Leftovers reheat best in air fryer to maintain crispiness.

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Keywords: air fryer chicken, honey garlic chicken, crispy chicken thighs, sesame scallion glaze, easy dinner, weeknight recipe

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