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Tender Air Fryer Chicken Fillet

Golden honey-mustard chicken fillet air-fried to juicy perfection

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.

Juicy honey-mustard chicken fillet ready to serve
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 126 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 ⅓ lb chicken breast
  • 1 ½ tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 egg yolk

Instructions
 

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.3g | Protein: 18.9g | Fat: 3.5g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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