Maple-Glazed Air Fried Chicken Thighs
Indulge in this exquisite dish of chicken thighs marinated in a rich blend of buttermilk, maple syrup, and garlic, then crisped to perfection in an air fryer. A delightful balance of sweetness and savory flavors awaits.
Ingredients
| 1 | cup buttermilk |
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| 1⁄2 | cup maple syrup |
| 1 | large egg |
| 1 | teaspoon granulated garlic |
| 4 | skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs |
| 1⁄2 | cup all-purpose flour |
| 1⁄4 | cup tapioca flour |
| 1 | tablespoon salt |
| 1 | teaspoon sweet paprika |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon smoked paprika |
| 1 | teaspoon granulated onion |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon ground black pepper |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon cayenne pepper |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon granulated garlic |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon honey powder (such as Savory Spice) |
Instructions
| 1. | In a large resealable plastic bag, combine buttermilk, maple syrup, egg, and granulated garlic. Add the chicken thighs, seal the bag securely, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight. |
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| 2. | Prepare the dry mix by combining all-purpose flour, tapioca flour, salt, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, granulated onion, black pepper, cayenne pepper, granulated garlic, and honey powder in a shallow bowl. |
| 3. | Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C). |
| 4. | Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade, discarding the excess liquid. Dredge the chicken in the dry mix, shaking off any excess, then place the chicken skin-side down in the air fryer basket. |
| 5. | Cook the chicken in the preheated air fryer for 12 minutes. Flip the thighs and continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), approximately 13 minutes more. |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița