Air Fryer Honey-Mustard Chicken Thighs with Green Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

Crispy, sweet-savory chicken thighs glazed with honey-mustard and roasted alongside tender green beans for a quick, balanced dinner. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, honey, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups green beans

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl.
2. Step 2: Place 1.5 lbs skinless chicken thighs in a bowl. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and toss to coat, then pour honey-mustard mixture over and toss until evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Arrange chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 15 minutes.
4. Step 4: While chicken cooks, toss 2 cups trimmed green beans with 1 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. After chicken cooks for 15 minutes, remove chicken, place on a plate, and add green beans to basket. Cook at 400°F for 8 minutes, shaking halfway, until crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then serve with green beans.