Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken
A quick and delicious air fryer chicken recipe featuring a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners, this healthier cooking method delivers crispy, tender chicken with minimal oil.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Pastry Brush
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
- Optional: Steamed rice for serving
- Optional: Steamed vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place seasoned chicken breasts in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't overlap.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Brush the honey garlic sauce over the chicken.
- Return to air fryer for 1-2 minutes until sauce caramelizes.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Slice chicken and serve over rice with optional steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket - cook in batches if needed
- Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer model
- Store leftover chicken in an airtight container for up to 2 days
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in some of the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking