Elevate your chicken game with this effortless yet flavorful recipe: Honey-Mustard Chicken Fillet in the Air Fryer. Moist chicken fillets are coated in a creamy, sweet-and-tangy blend of honey, mustard, egg yolk, salt, and pepper. After marinating for a minimum of three hours (to let the flavors fully sink in), they’re air-fried until a shiny, golden crust forms, sealing in all the juiciness.
The result? A dish that’s both simple and satisfying—perfect on weeknights or when you want something special without extra effort. Serve with crispy fries, fresh herbs, or a creamy spinach sauce for a meal that feels gourmet yet totally accessible.
Ingredients
Serves: –+
- Chicken breast1 ⅓ lb
- Honey1 ½ tbsp
- Mustard2 tsp
- Ground black pepper1 tsp
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Egg yolk1
Per serving
Calories: 126 kcal
Proteins: 18.9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbohydrates: 3.3 g
Method
- Dry the thoroughly washed fillets. Make a honey-mustard mixture with beaten egg yolk, add pepper and salt. Brush the meat with this mixture and leave it in the heat for at least three hours.
- After the specified time, place in the air fryer for 25 minutes. The meat fibers will steam in their juices and a shiny golden brown crust will form on the surface.
- This attractive dish is appropriate to serve with French fries, all kinds of greens, and cheese sauce with spinach. So tasty and nourishing! The technique is easy to learn and apply.
