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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!