Honey-Ginger Glazed Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and tangy honey-ginger sauce, cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a crispy exterior and tender inside. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, honey, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces (about 2 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 sliced for garnish green onions
1 tbsp for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Whisk until well blended to create the glaze.
Step 2: Place 6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 lbs) into a large zip-top bag and pour in the honey-ginger glaze. Seal and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
Step 3: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the marinade, and arrange thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Step 4: Cook the chicken for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 5: While chicken cooks, pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened to a syrupy consistency.
Step 6: Remove chicken from air fryer, brush generously with the thickened glaze, and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.