Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Yes, we’re giving it a 5-minute warm-up.

Pat your chicken dry and season with salt, pepper.

Mix up your honey + balsamic glaze, add in thyme, salt, and pepper. It’s glossy. It’s dreamy. It smells incredible already.

Score your chicken with a knife, that way all the juice gets into the chicken breast. Brush or drizzle that glaze all over the chicken.

Into the air fryer they go! Cook for about 25 minutes total, flipping the chicken every 5 minutes so all sides get that sticky, golden crust. You’re basically basting with flavor every time you flip. Pro tip.

Once they’re gorgeously browned and cooked through, let them rest for 10 minutes. This part is ✨ crucial ✨ — it locks in the juiciness like a pro.