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Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken & Fries

Crispy air-fryer chicken thighs glazed with a quick honey-mustard sauce, served with golden fries. Done in 25 minutes — the weeknight dinner that actually tastes like takeout.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
580
Protein
42g
Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken & Fries
comfortquickamericanchickencrispytenderjuicyweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat chicken thighs dry and season all over with salt and black pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Arrange thighs skin-side up in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 15 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Stir dijon mustard and honey together, then brush all over the chicken.

  4. Step 4

    Cook 5 minutes more until skin is crispy and sauce caramelizes.

  5. Step 5

    Meanwhile, air fry the frozen fries alongside the chicken the last 12 minutes of cooking.

  6. Step 6

    Plate chicken and fries together, drizzle with extra honey-mustard sauce.

Tools you’ll need

  • air fryer basket
  • small bowl (for sauce)
  • spoon (for brushing)

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