This delicious hot honey chicken recipe is perfect for a quick and easy dinner solution and can be whipped up in no time in the air fryer.

This hot honey chicken recipe has become a regular part of our dinner rotation! Not only is it delicious, but the chicken cooks perfectly in the air fryer! It’s the perfect blend of sweet and spicy and my husband and I really can’t get enough of it! If you’re a busy mom like me, then you know the easier the dinner recipe, the better, and this one does not disappoint!

While this isn’t one of my signature 5 ingredients or less recipes, it is totally worth the extra ingredients! Besides, once seasoned, using an air fryer allows for a hands-free approach making it perfect for busy moms like me.

So without further ado, keep reading to grab the full recipe and assembly instructions.

Here’s what you need to make this delicious Hot Honey Chicken:

• Oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Cumin
• Onion Powder
• Garlic Powder
• Paprika
• Parsley
• Butter
• Honey
• Hot sauce

This hot honey chicken is the perfect easy weeknight meal and they reheat beautifully for a quick lunch the next day!

We used chicken thighs for this recipe, but you are welcome to use any type of chicken you’d like, although you may have to adjust the cooking time depending on the size and thickness of the chicken.

How To Prepare The Chicken:

Once you have all of your ingredients, brush (or rub) your chicken with oil and season each piece with the seasoning mixture.

PRO TIP: be sure to season both sides of your chicken and under the skin for maximum flavor.

Once seasoned, pop your chicken into the air fryer with the skin side down and air fryer for 10 minutes before flipping your chicken over. By starting with the skin side down first, you are able to ensure that your chicken cooks all the way through and that your skin gets crispy without becoming burnt.

While the chicken continues to cook, grab your honey, hot sauce, and butter and begin to prepare your hot honey.

To prepare the hot honey sauce, heat your butter in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until completely melted. Add your honey and hot sauce and mix until well combined. This hot honey sauce is the perfect combination of sweet heat but not too spicy for kids!

However, if you want to add a bit more spice to the chicken, add a pinch of cayenne pepper and/or chilli flakes for an extra kick!

Once your chicken is done, remove it from the air fryer and immediately brush (or pour), your hot honey sauce on the chicken.

Sprinkle them with parsley or chili flakes (optional) for a final touch and enjoy!

Storage and Reheating Instructions:

How do I store the hot honey chicken?

To store the hot honey chicken, place them in an airtight container & store them in the fridge for 2-3 days. I highly recommend using a glass container if possible, but no matter what container you use, make sure that it’s air-tight!

How do I reheat hot honey chicken?

Thankfully this hot honey chicken reheats extremely well and makes for a yummy lunch the next day! However, you may want to add a bit more hot honey sauce once they are completely reheated.

Simply preheat your oven to 350 and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until completely warmed through. You could also reheat your chicken in the microwave! On a microwave-safe plate, heat 1 piece of chicken for 1:30 sec or up to 2 minutes.

Can I substitute a different type of chicken for this recipe?

You can totally substitute a different cut of chicken for this hot honey chicken recipe. Chicken breast cut into strips or nuggets cook great in the air fryer. You can also use chicken tenderloins. I’m also pretty sure it would be absolutely delicious on chicken wings! Just be sure to adjust your cooking time to accommodate the size and thickness of your chicken.

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Easy Chicken and Dumplings (with frozen biscuits)

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