# Honey Soy Sauce Chicken Thighs (Air Fryer Recipe)

## Ingredients

- 4-6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste

### Sauce

- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp black pepper

## Instructions

1. **Make the sauce:**
   - Whisk all sauce ingredients in a saucepan.
   - Simmer over medium heat, stirring until thickened (2-3 minutes).
   - Remove from heat and let cool.

2. **Prepare chicken:**
   - Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
   - Brush generously with sauce, including under the skin.

3. **Air fry:**
   - Place thighs in air fryer basket, skin side up.
   - Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 16 minutes.
   - Flip, brush with more sauce, cook another 16 minutes.
   - In the last 2-3 minutes, brush with a final layer of sauce.

4. **Serve:**
   - Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
   - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Enjoy your crispy, flavorful honey soy sauce chicken thighs!