Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs with Honey Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

For the chicken:
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 1 ½ – 2 pounds, excess fat trimmed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the sauce:
¼ cup (85 g) honey
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fancy molasses
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
½ tablespoon granulated sugar
5 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup water, for cornstarch slurry
1 tablespoon cornstarch, for cornstarch slurry

Directions

Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.

In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Coat the chicken on all sides.

Spray both sides of the chicken thighs with oil and place in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

Air fry at 400F for 12-15 minutes or until lightly crisp and golden, stopping after 7-8 minutes to flip the pieces over. The internal temperature should be at least 165F but it’s okay if it goes to 175F.

While the chicken air fries, add the honey, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water, molasses, vinegar, sugar and garlic to a small sauce pan. Stir together over medium heat until it starts to bubble.

Make a cornstarch slurry by whisking together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and ¼ cup of water. Whisk into the honey mixture and stir until thickened. Remove from heat.

Transfer the air fried chicken to a serving dish and pour the warm sauce over the chicken. Serve with sliced green onions and/or chopped fresh parsley along with your favorite side dishes.