Air-Fryer Apricot-Thyme Glazed Chicken Breasts

Why This Recipe Works

To make our air-fried chicken breasts especially hands-off, we simply placed two breasts, rubbed with oil, in the air fryer and let the hot air work its magic, brushing on the glaze after flipping the chicken to prevent it from sticking to the basket. When it comes to glaze, many recipes invest too much time creating a mixture that just slides off and ends up in the bottom of the pan. For a slightly sweet, no-fuss glaze that stayed put, we reached for one of our favorite fruit condiments: apricot preserves. The chunkier preserves offered a more pleasant texture than jam or jelly, their thick, sticky consistency helped them adhere, and the chunky bits browned up nicely. Just a few seconds in the microwave made the preserves much easier to spread, and a little fresh thyme added a slight woodsy flavor that balanced the apricot's sweet tartness.