Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Mustard and Maple Glaze
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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Mustard and Maple Glaze

Tender chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and tangy mix of Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and honey, cooked quickly in the air fryer for a perfect caramelized crust.

Time⏱️ 35 min
Servings👤 4
Difficulty

🥘 Ingredients

chicken thighs — 2 (approx. 500g / 1.1 lbs)
Dijon mustard — 3 tablespoons
maple syrup — 2 tablespoons
honey — 1 tablespoon
salt — 0.5 teaspoon
olive oil — 2 tablespoons
dried thyme — 0.5 teaspoon
sweet paprika — 1 teaspoon

👨‍🍳 Steps

1Rinse the chicken thighs and pat them dry with paper towels.
2Place the thighs in a large bowl. Add salt, thyme, paprika, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and maple syrup. Mix gently until each thigh is evenly coated.
3Transfer the thighs to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 193°C (380°F) for 15 minutes.
4Turn the thighs and cook for another 10-15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
5Serve immediately.

🛒 Shopping List

2 chicken legs, 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp honey, 0.5 tsp salt, 2 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp paprika