Air-Fried Hot Honey Chicken Thighs

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories and has a similar sweetness.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha provides a similar heat with fewer additives.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Coconut aminos are gluten-free and lower in sodium.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and neutral in flavor.

Wash and dry the chicken thighs as much as possible.

Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.

Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the air fryer without parchment paper.

Set the air fryer to 400°F and cook for 20 minutes for a crispy texture.

While the chicken is cooking, mix together hot honey and hot sauce in a bowl.

After 20 minutes, take the chicken out and coat it with the hot honey and hot sauce mixture.

Return the coated chicken to the air fryer and cook for an additional 7 minutes until crispy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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