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Thomas Baker

Air Fryer Easter Chicken Thighs Honey Glazed Easy Weeknight Dinner

Enjoy a delicious and easy dinner with these air fryer Easter chicken thighs honey glazed to perfection. This quick weeknight meal offers a flavorful family dinner option featuring tender honey glazed chicken with an irresistible Asian twist. Perfect for busy nights and made effortlessly in your air fryer!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken thighs bone in skin on
  • ½ cup of hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • sliced green onions or chopped cilantro
  • sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, honey, grated ginger, sesame oil, and minced garlic until smooth.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and mix well to cover them evenly with the glaze.
  3. If using the oven, arrange the coated chicken thighs on a foil-lined baking tray and roast at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
  4. For air fryer cooking, place the glazed chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 380°F for 22 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 180°F.
  5. To make in a slow cooker, place the chicken thighs in the cooker, cover, and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
  6. Finish the dish by sprinkling sliced green onions or chopped cilantro and sesame seeds on top as garnish before serving.

Notes

  • myWW points: Blue 11; Green 11; Purple 11. Use fresh green onions or cilantro for best garnish flavor. Chicken is delicious served with steamed rice or vegetables.