Description
Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken is a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors, featuring crispy chicken with a juicy interior, perfect for any dinner table.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken Breasts: 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 🍯 Honey: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
- 🥫 Dijon Mustard: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
- 🛢️ Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- 🧄 Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon (5 g)
- 🧂 Salt: 1 teaspoon (5 g)
- 🌶️ Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (2 g)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by whisking together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer; it should reach 165°F (74°C). Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Always preheat the air fryer for optimal results.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through.
- Opt for high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Season the chicken lightly before cooking for enhanced taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Honey Mustard Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Quick Dinner