Honey-Dijon Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer
Honey-Dijon Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer bring together sweet notes of honey with the sharp tang of Dijon, rounded out by a hint of smoke from paprika. The quick air-fry lends crisp edges and juicy centers, letting the glaze lightly caramelize. Serve for a fast weeknight dinner or casual weekend meal when you want bold flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Honey-Dijon Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 77 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
If the manufacturer advises, preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (198 degrees C). Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- 2
For the sauce, mix the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir in the honey and Dijon mustard.
- 3
Spray one side of the chicken thighs with olive oil spray, then place them oiled-side down in the air fryer in a single layer. Brush the tops of the chicken thighs with the sauce.
- 4
Air fry at 390 degrees F (198 degrees C) for 8 minutes.
- 5
Carefully turn the chicken thighs and brush with the remaining sauce. Continue air frying until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), as checked with an instant-read thermometer, 6 to 8 minutes more. Serve warm.
- Calories 200.74 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 21.28 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 10.98 g 4%
- Total Fat 8.98 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.99 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 98.2 mg High 33%
- Sodium 129.52 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.44 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 8.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.65 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 5.82 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.21 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 30.14 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.38 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Honey Dijon Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Dijon Mustard, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 200.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Honey-Dijon Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Dijon Mustard, Garlic Powder, Honey. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Honey-Dijon Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 200.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Honey-Dijon Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Honey-Dijon Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer healthy?
- Honey-Dijon Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 200.74 calories and 21.28 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 129.52 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.99 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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