Easy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Thighs (Honey Mustard)
These honey mustard frozen chicken thighs cook straight from the freezer in the air fryer for an easy, high protein dinner. The thighs turn out juicy and flavorful with a sweet and savory glaze, making this a simple weeknight meal with minimal prep.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 frozen chicken thighs boneless
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 Tbps stone ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 320F for 5 minutes.
- While the air fryer is preheating, in a small bowl mix the oil, mustard, honey, garlic salt, and pepper. brush over the chicken on both sides.
- Add the frozen chicken thighs to the air fryer to start defrosting the meat. After 3 minutes check the frozen chicken and pull the thighs apart. It'll be partially defrosted but still frozen in spots.
- Brush the honey mustard glaze on both sides of the chicken thighs.
- Turn the heat up to 400F and air fry the thighs for a total of 10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, or until the internal meat temperature reaches 165F.
Notes
- For best results, only cook frozen chicken that is individually quick frozen or comes in a tray where the meat is packed in one layer. A block of frozen chicken thighs won't turn out in this recipe.
- Always preheat the air fryer for even cooking.
- Add the honey mustard glaze (or your favorite glaze) only after partial defrosting so it doesn't burn.
- Cooking times may vary by air fryer model so check early.
- Approximate macros per serving depend on thigh size but this recipe is high protein and filling.
Nutrition
Calories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 31gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 166mgSodium: 623mgSugar: 4g
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