Maple Glazed Chicken

Carmen Spilette

5 from 2 votes

This Maple Glazed Chicken recipe combines the rich sweetness of maple syrup with a hint of heat from chili crisp for an easy and delicious dish. It’s simple to make in the air fryer, delivering perfectly glazed, juicy chicken in just 25 minutes. Serve it with your favorite sides like roasted sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts for a healthy meal!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Course: Air Fryer

Cuisine: Air Fryer

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

6 –8 chicken thighs I used chicken leg quarters
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper

Maple Glaze:

¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon chili crisp use only the crunchy part

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Equipment

Method

1. Pat the Chicken Dry: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels until very dry to ensure crisp skin.
2. Make the Spice Mix: In a bowl, combine garlic powder, salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Season both sides of the chicken thighs generously with the spice mix.
3. Cook the Chicken: Place the chicken skin-side down in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
4. Make the Glaze: While the chicken cooks, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, maple syrup, and the crunchy part of the chili crisp.
5. Brush the Chicken with Glaze: Use a pastry brush to apply the maple glaze to both sides of the chicken while it’s cooking in the air fryer. Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) or higher using an instant-read thermometer.
6. Serve: Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Maple Glazed Chicken!

Notes

- Pat the chicken thighs very dry before seasoning. This helps the skin crisp up beautifully in the air fryer, giving you that perfect golden brown crust.

- If you prefer a milder glaze, use less chili crisp or opt for just the crunchy browned bits without the chili oil. For extra heat, add a bit of the oil from the chili crisp to the glaze.

- Flipping the chicken halfway and brushing with the glaze ensures the flavor coats every inch. Glaze the chicken a few times.

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