For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken thighs for up to 4 hours. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference. If you don't have honey powder, you can omit it or substitute it with a pinch of brown sugar. Ensure the chicken thighs are not overcrowded in the air fryer to achieve optimal crispiness. Cook in batches if necessary.
Air Fryer Honey-Cajun Chicken Thighs
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME25 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 5 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS19
These air fryer honey-Cajun chicken thighs deliver a delightful balance of sweet and spicy flavors, with a crispy exterior and juicy interior. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate16 g
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Cholesterol65 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein19 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium430 mg
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Sugar5 g
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Fat12 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
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StepIn a resealable plastic bag, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated. Remove excess air, seal the bag, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. (30 minutes)
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StepIn a small bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, tapioca flour, Cajun seasoning, garlic salt, honey powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Remove chicken thighs from the buttermilk mixture and shake off any excess liquid. Discard the buttermilk mixture. Dredge each thigh in the flour mixture, ensuring both sides are fully coated. Shake off any excess flour and place the coated thighs on a plate. (10 minutes)
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StepPreheat your air fryer to 360 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to the manufacturer's instructions. (5 minutes)
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StepCarefully place the chicken thighs into the air fryer basket, making sure they are not stacked on top of each other. Cook for 15 minutes. (15 minutes)
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StepFlip the thighs and continue cooking until they are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. This should take approximately 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (10 minutes)
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StepRemove the chicken thighs from the air fryer and drizzle each thigh with 1 teaspoon of honey before serving. (2 minutes)
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Jaylan Fay
Jun 17, 2025I found that patting the chicken dry before dredging helped the flour adhere better.
Destinee Steuber
Jun 15, 2025This is now a regular dish in our house!
Malinda Schaden
Jun 5, 2025The chicken was so tender and juicy. Will definitely make this again.
Arlene Veum
May 31, 2025These were amazing! My family loved the sweet and spicy combination.
Rosario Bergstrom
May 28, 2025I added a bit more cayenne for an extra kick, and it was perfect!
Pete Powlowski
May 21, 2025Easy to follow recipe and the results were delicious.
Danial Dubuque
May 20, 2025My air fryer tends to cook unevenly, so I had to adjust the cooking time slightly.
Maureen Mueller
May 5, 2025I didn't have honey powder, so I used brown sugar as suggested, and it worked great.