Honey sriracha chicken hits the sweet-and-spicy sweet spot — juicy chicken in a sticky glaze of honey and sriracha. The air fryer keeps it juicy under the caramelised glaze. Here's how.
Key takeaways
Q: How do you make honey sriracha chicken in an air fryer?
A: Air fry chicken at 200°C (400°F) for 18–20 minutes, brushing on a honey-sriracha glaze in the last few minutes.
Q: How spicy is it?
A: As spicy as you like — adjust the sriracha to honey ratio.
Times & temperatures
| Cut | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thighs | 200°C / 400°F | 18–20 min |
| Wings | 200°C / 400°F | 18–20 min |
The recipe
Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Chicken
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- Soy, garlic, lime
Method
- Air fry chicken at 200°C for 14 min.
- Brush with the honey-sriracha glaze.
- Cook 4–6 minutes more, glazing again.
- Check 74°C; finish with lime.
Tips
- Glaze near the end so the honey doesn't burn.
- Balance honey and sriracha to your taste.
- Thighs stay juiciest.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make honey sriracha chicken in an air fryer?
Air fry chicken at 200°C for 18–20 minutes, brushing on a glaze of honey, sriracha, soy and garlic in the last few minutes so it caramelises without burning.
How do you control the heat?
Adjust the ratio of sriracha to honey — more honey for milder and sweeter, more sriracha for a bigger kick.
Why glaze at the end?
Honey burns easily, so the glaze goes on near the end to turn sticky and caramelised rather than scorched.