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Air Fryer Maple Chicken Thighs

Name: Air Fryer Maple Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 each chicken thighs (bone-in/boneless, skin on) (Source: 4 chicken thighs (bone-in/boneless, skin on)); 1 teaspoon olive oil (Source: 1 teaspoon olive oil); 1 teaspoon sesame oil (Source: 1 teaspoon sesame oil); 2 tablespoons soy sauce (Source: 2 tablespoons soy sauce); 1 tablespoon lime juice (Source: 1 tablespoon lime juice); 4 tablespoons maple syrup/honey (Source: 4 tablespoons maple syrup/honey); 1 teaspoon garlic powder (Source: 1 teaspoon garlic powder); 1 teaspoon onion powder (Source: 1 teaspoon onion powder); 1 teaspoon baking powder (Source: 1 teaspoon baking powder)

Air Fryer Maple Chicken Thighs is made with chicken thighs, maple syrup/honey, and sesame oil.

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 16 min
Total: 21 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 9 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseChickenPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Chicken
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Allow for marinating

Check the marinating step before planning the cooking.

2. Include the rest

Leave time for the resting step before continuing.

3. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

Get to know the ingredients

chicken thighs (bone-in/boneless, skin on)

In the method: Marinate the chicken thighs in the sauce for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

sesame oil

In the method: Combine the sauce ingredients and mix well.

soy sauce

In the method: Combine the sauce ingredients and mix well.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Enjoy!

A little more help as you go

Check the air-fryer setup

Follow the air-fryer arrangement, settings and cooking checks in the recipe.

Prepare the sauce mixture

Mix the sauce at its preparation step so it is ready when needed.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the air fryer. Start with this step: Combine the sauce ingredients and mix well.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Check the marinating step before planning the cooking.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and air fry for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until a meat thermometer reads 165 F.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Follow the air-fryer arrangement, settings and cooking checks in the recipe.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: thecookingjar.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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