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Air Fryer Balsamic Glazed Chicken Thighs (Easy & Juicy)

Air Fryer Balsamic Glazed Chicken Thighs

4.80 from 10 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Juicy, crispy-skinned chicken thighs coated in a sweet-and-tangy balsamic-honey glaze and air fried to glossy perfection. An easy 35-minute weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Ingredients 

  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon honey mustard
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

Instructions

  • Make the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, honey mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the chicken. Place the chicken thighs in an air fryer–safe pan (any oven-safe pan works) and pour the sauce over the top.
  • First cook. Set the pan in the air fryer at 350°F and cook for 7 minutes.
  • Baste and finish. Spoon some of the sauce over the thighs and air fry another 7 minutes. Check that the internal temperature reads at least 165°F; if not, cook about 5 minutes more.
  • Serve. Plate, spoon over any remaining glaze, and enjoy.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper
  • Instant-read meat thermometer

Notes

  • For deeper flavor, marinate the thighs in the glaze for 30 minutes (or up to overnight) before cooking.
  • Pat the chicken dry before adding the glaze for crispier skin.
  • No air fryer? Bake at 425°F for 25–30 minutes until 165°F internal, then broil briefly to crisp the skin.
  • Reduce any leftover pan sauce on the stove until syrupy for an extra-glossy finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 689mgPotassium: 634mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg