Air Fryer French Dijon Chicken

Name: Air Fryer French Dijon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: chicken; dijon; herbs; garlic; cream optional

Dijon, garlic and herbs turn chicken into something that tastes like a small Paris kitchen. Creamy mustard edges that brown in the air fryer.

37 min total
380°F / 193°C
4 servings
15 min prep

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Whole-grain or smooth

Smooth Dijon gives a classic glaze; whole-grain adds texture. Either works.

Air Fryer French Dijon Chicken

Prep 15 min · Cook 22 min · Total 37 min · 4 servings

Air Fryer380°F / 193°C

Basket time20 min

Flip / shakeat 10 min

Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W

Step-by-step instructions

Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.

Prep

Coat in Dijon
Mix Dijon, oil, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Coat thighs. Rest 15 minutes.
Thin, even coat browns better than thick clumps.
Chicken coated in Dijon mustard

Cook

Air fry
Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 18-22 minutes, flipping at 10, until 175°F (79°C) and edges are browned. Finish with parsley.
Mustard will darken. That is flavor, not burning, unless it turns black.
Dijon chicken in the air fryer
Finished French Dijon chicken