This maple glazed chicken is so simple to make in my Air Fryer with just 3 ingredients and about 25 minutes. I coat chicken breasts in maple syrup and brown sugar, which creates a sweet and savory glaze that tastes way more complex than it is. I just love this Air Fryer maple chicken breast for quick and easy dinners during the week, and it pairs well with just about any side dish!
Maple Syrup Glazed Chicken
This maple brown sugar chicken is one of my favorite “back pocket” meals for weeknights because it’s fast, foolproof, and always a crowd-pleaser. I love how cooking chicken breasts in the Air Fryer gives them a juicy interior and golden exterior without any fuss. The maple syrup glaze caramelizes slightly while cooking, coating the chicken in a sweet and sticky sauce with just a hint of saltiness to balance it out. This easy chicken breast recipe is similar to my favorite maple bourbon chicken, but even simpler!
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One Simple Tip!
If you like, marinate the chicken breasts in maple syrup for 30 minutes-1 hour before cooking. This will give the glaze time to seep into the chicken and really pack in the flavor.
Maple Glazed Chicken Breast (Air Fryer Recipe)
Coated in a sweet and salty maple syrup glaze, this delicious 3-ingredient air fryer chicken breast comes out perfectly cooked and juicy in just 25 minutes!
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Serves 2 people
- If using smaller chicken breasts (4-8 oz each) halve the recipe using the following amounts: 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup. Cook time is 12-15 minutes.
- The cooking time for larger breasts will be longer, at 20 minutes. I did ten minutes on each side.
Oven Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F and bake maple glazed chicken breasts for about 30 minutes, or until 165°F internally.
Storage: Store Air Fryer maple glazed chicken breast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Maple Glazed Chicken Breast (Air Fryer Recipe)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 396
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 181mg60%
Sodium 1496mg65%
Potassium 1071mg31%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 60g120%
Vitamin A 85IU2%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 35mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Variation Ideas
Maple syrup, brown sugar, and a bit of salt is enough to add a simply delicious flavor to this juicy Air-fried chicken recipe. But if you’d like to add some kick to the maple syrup glaze, you can add ingredients like lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, or cayenne pepper and other spices.
How to Make Maple-Glazed Chicken in the Air Fryer Step by Step
Prep: Gather the list of ingredients for this maple syrup chicken, and preheat your Air Fryer to 380°F.
Glaze the Chicken: Brush the top of 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup (about 1/2 tablespoon each).
Make the Rub: In a small bowl, combine together 1 teaspoon of kosher salt with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
Rub the Chicken: Gently rub and press the brown sugar mixture all over each maple-glazed chicken breast, making sure they are evenly-coated.
Cook the Chicken: Place maple chicken in the Air Fryer basket, and cook at 380°F for 12-15 minutes (small chicken breasts) or 16-20 minutes (large chicken breasts). Flip halfway through the cook time.
Finish: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. If you like, drain juices from the tray and use them to baste the the chicken breasts.
How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat
Store leftover maple syrup glazed chicken breasts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freeze for 3 months. Reheat chicken breasts in a preheated Air Fryer until warmed through.