Air Fryer Maple Walnut Chicken: Easy, Flavorful Weeknight Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for maple walnut chicken cooked in an air fryer, perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them well.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket and sprinkle chopped walnuts on top.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
- Serve warm with additional maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken thighs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Maple Walnut Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner, Maple Chicken