FationateFoodBelly • Easy Recipes

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 cup almond flour cheddar crackers
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tbsp hot sauce
• Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

For the Mango Hot Honey:

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 fresh mango, diced
• 3 tbsp hot sauce
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Lightly pound the chicken thighs with a rolling pin to an even thickness, don’t go too thin. This helps them cook faster and more evenly.
2. In a food processor, combine the cheddar crackers, Parmesan, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ginger, and salt. Pulse until you have coarse, crunchy crumbs.
3. In a bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the hot sauce. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Then, dredge each piece in the cracker crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
4. Arrange the coated chicken thighs in the air fryer basket. Drizzle lightly with olive oil. Air fry at 400°F for about 15 minutes, or until crispy and golden.
5. While the chicken cooks, combine honey, mango, hot sauce, paprika, garlic powder, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat. Warm until everything is blended and the mango softens. Blend if you prefer a smoother texture.
6. Drizzle the warm mango hot honey over the crispy chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley. If the sauce thickens, simply microwave it for a few seconds to loosen. Enjoy!