How to Make Air Fried Maple Chicken Thighs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and easy way to prepare chicken thighs? Look no further than this recipe for Air Fried Maple Chicken Thighs. By using an air fryer, you can achieve that crispy, golden-brown skin without all the excess oil and mess of traditional frying methods. Plus, the addition of maple syrup brings a hint of sweetness to the dish, adding a new dimension of flavor to this classic chicken recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup tapioca flour
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon granulated onion
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon honey powder (such as Savory Spice®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine buttermilk, maple syrup, egg, and 1 teaspoon granulated garlic in a resealable bag. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Combine flour, tapioca flour, salt, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, granulated onion, pepper, cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic, and honey powder in a shallow bowl.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Drain and discard marinade from chicken thighs. Dredge chicken through flour mixture and shake off excess. Place chicken skin-side down in the preheated air fryer and cook for 12 minutes. Turn thighs and fry an additional 13 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    415 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 113mg
    • Sodium: 1885mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 121mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 381mg