Air Fryer Honey Cajun Chicken Thighs: A Deliciously Easy Recipe

Name: Air Fryer Honey Cajun Chicken Thighs: A Deliciously Easy Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 5 mins
Ingredients: 0.5 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 0.33333334326744 cup tapioca flour; 2.5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt; 0.5 teaspoon honey powder (such as Savory Spice®); 0.25 teaspoon ground paprika; 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 teaspoons honey

If you're looking for a recipe with a kick but not too much heat, these air fryer honey Cajun chicken thighs are perfect!

Total time1 hr 5 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time25 mins
Yield6

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Instructions

In a resealable bag, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated. Remove extra air and seal. Let marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
In a bowl, combine flour, tapioca flour, Cajun seasoning, garlic salt, honey powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Take the thighs out of the buttermilk, discarding the mixture and shaking off any excess. Coat the thighs in the flour mixture, making sure both sides are covered. Remove any extra flour and place the thighs in a single layer on a plate.
Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees F (175 degrees C) following the air fryer's instructions.
Put the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes. Flip them and cook for another 10 minutes, or until they're no longer pink and the juices run clear. Make sure the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Take the thighs out and drizzle each one with 1 teaspoon of honey.

Nutrition

Calories: 248 kcal
Fat Content: 12 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 5 g
Sodium Content: 430 mg
Protein Content: 19 g
Cholesterol Content: 65 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 16 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g