This Air Fryer Honey Soy Chicken with Vegetables is a simple, flavorful homemade dinner featuring boneless chicken thighs, honey, soy sauce, and easy air-fried vegetables. The chicken is lightly marinated in a sweet-and-savory honey-soy sauce, then cooked in the air fryer with zucchini, king oyster mushrooms, and baby corn for a quick, complete, and satisfying meal.
I recommend using boneless chicken thighs because they stay juicy and tender in the air fryer. Chicken breast can also be used, but the cooking time may need to be shorter to avoid drying it out. The vegetables cook underneath the chicken and absorb some of the honey soy flavor, making this a practical one-basket air fryer dinner for busy days.
This recipe is great for a quick weeknight dinner, a simple lunch, or anyone looking for an easy air fryer chicken recipe with vegetables.
Air Fryer Honey Soy Chicken with Vegetables
Equipment
- Paper towels
- Food container or marinade container
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chickenthighs or chicken breast ifpreferred
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine or cooking wine
- 2 tbsp honey
- 10 baby corn
- 2 king oyster mushrooms
- 2 zucchinis
- 2 tsp ground black pepper or mixed pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prep & Cut the ChickenPat the cleaned boneless chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, trying to keep them similar in size so they cook evenly.
- Marinate the ChickenPlace the chicken in a container. Add 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine, and 1.5 tablespoons honey. Mix well until every piece of chicken is evenly coated with the marinade. Refrigerate and marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Prep the VegetablesPrepare the vegetables. Cut the baby corn into smaller pieces, then cut the king oyster mushrooms and zucchini into bite-sized pieces. Place all the vegetables in a mixing bowl.
- Season the VeggiesAdd 2 tsp of ground pepper and 1/2 tsp of salt to the vegetables. Toss thoroughly until the seasonings are evenly distributed, and set aside.
- Layer in the Air Fryer BasketAdd the seasoned vegetables to the air fryer basket first. Spread them out as evenly as possible so they can cook more evenly. Then place the marinated chicken pieces on top of the vegetables in an even layer.
- Cook at 180°C (350°F)Slide the basket into the air fryer and set it to cook at 180°C (350°F) for a total of 18 minutes.
- Flip the Chicken MidwayAt around the 10-minute mark, pause the air fryer and slide the basket out. Carefully flip each piece of chicken over to ensure a beautiful caramelization on both sides and to guarantee the chicken cooks through perfectly.
- Plate and ServeOnce the timer goes off, your delicious Air Fryer Honey Soy Chicken with Vegetables is ready! Transfer the steaming hot chicken and colorful veggies onto a serving plate and enjoy immediately.
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Notes
Cooking & Storage Tips
- You can easily substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast if preferred. However, because chicken breast is much leaner, keep a close eye on the cooking time to prevent it from drying out. You may want to reduce the total air frying time to 15–16 minutes depending on the thickness.
- Flipping the chicken is essential for even browning and ensuring it’s cooked through. If you are worried about forgetting the midway flip, simply set your air fryer timer for 10 minutes first. Once it beeps, flip the chicken and set it for the remaining 8 minutes!
- Make sure to pat the chicken completely dry before marinating. If there is too much excess water, the chicken will steam inside the air fryer instead of getting that beautiful, honey-glazed caramelization on the edges.
- Try to chop the zucchinis and king oyster mushrooms to a similar thickness as the chicken pieces. This prevents the vegetables from overcooking and becoming mushy before the chicken is fully done, keeping them beautifully juicy and crisp.
Tools & equipment you may need
Air Fryer
Container
Last Updated on 2026-06-06