Description
These Hot Honey Chicken Thighs feature a crunchy cornflake coating and a sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle, perfectly cooked in the air fryer or oven for a crispy, flavorful meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Chicken and Coating
- 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Avocado oil spray
- Hot honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) so it reaches the ideal temperature while you prepare the chicken coating.
- Prepare the Cornflake Coating: In a shallow dish, combine the crushed cornflakes, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly mixed to form a flavorful, crunchy crust.
- Set Up a Dipping Station: In one bowl, whisk the eggs thoroughly. In another bowl, place the seasoned cornflake mixture ready for coating the chicken thighs.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken thigh first into the beaten eggs to moisten, then press firmly into the cornflake mixture, ensuring each piece is fully and evenly coated. Lightly spray both sides with avocado oil to promote browning and crispiness.
- Air Fry the Chicken: Arrange the coated chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding to ensure even cooking. Air fry for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden and crisp.
- Drizzle with Hot Honey: Once cooked, remove the chicken thighs and immediately drizzle with hot honey for a sweet and spicy finish. Serve hot for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Crush Cornflakes Finely: For extra crispiness, crush cornflakes into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Air Fryer or Baking Sheet: Placing chicken thighs in a single layer without touching ensures even cooking and maximum crispiness.
- Use a Meat Thermometer: Ensure chicken is cooked safely to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to prevent undercooking or overcooking.
- Avocado oil spray helps achieve a golden and crispy crust but can be substituted with other high smoke point oils if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
