Name: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Ingredients: 8-10 chicken thighs; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp pepper; ½ tsp paprika

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Quick and simple, Air Fryer Chicken Thighs take next to no time to make! Just season the thighs and pop them into the air fryer, and in a flash, your chicken will be done.

I love when food pretty much cooks itself, like these air fryer boneless skinless chicken thighs. Once seasoned, they go into the air fryer and then you can walk away and come back to perfectly cooked, juicy chicken thighs. You don’t even have to flip them!

A white plate with multiple air fryer chicken thighs.

Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Recipe

It’s not a complicated recipe so it’s perfect for those who don’t enjoy cooking. Just season the chicken and pop it into your air fryer!
It’s perfect if you’re making a small batch of chicken for a meal. Sometimes when I’m making salad, I like to just put the chicken thighs in the air fryer and by the time I’ve finished washing my lettuce and chopping up my ingredients, the chicken thighs are ready!
It’s versatile as you can season these air fryer chicken thighs however you’d like.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredients needed to make chicken thighs in the air fryer.

chicken thighs — boneless skinless chicken thighs for this recipe. Try this recipe if you have bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.
olive oil — or your preferred neutral oil.
garlic powder
onion powder
salt and pepper
paprika

How to Make Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs in an air fryer basket.

Coat the chicken thighs with the olive oil and seasoning.
Transfer the chicken thighs to the air fryer basket, in a single layer. Cook in two batches if needed.
Air fryer for 12 minutes at 400°F, you may need more time depending on the size of your chicken thighs.
Let the chicken thighs rest on a plate for at least a minute before cutting.

Recipe Tips and Notes

My chicken thighs don’t require flipping since the air fryer basket allows the air to flow through the bottom and cook the chicken evenly. I sometimes do so because I like to readjust my chicken thighs halfway through cooking. Since the chicken thighs shrink as they cook, I just like to make sure they’re not press up against the sides.
If needed, pat the chicken thighs dry with some paper towels so the olive oil can coat the chicken better.
Feel free to change up the seasoning. Try adding dried herbs for a herby flavour, cayenne pepper for a kick, or brown sugar for a sweeter taste.
Chicken thighs are done when they’ve reached an internal temperature of 165F/74C. Use an instant read thermometer to check.

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This is my go-to meat thermometer for making sure that the internal temperature of my meat is good to go. It’s also magnetic so I have it on my fridge door to save drawer space!

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Make Ahead Tips

Meal prep: once cooled, store the cooked chicken thighs in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Freezer: allow the air fryer chicken thighs to cool before transferring them into an airtight container before storing them in the freezer. They can last for up to 3 months.

What to Serve with Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Quick and simple, Air Fryer Chicken Thighs take next to no time to make! Just season the thighs and pop them into the air fryer, and in a flash, your chicken will be done.

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Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 12 mins

Total Time: 17 mins

Servings: servings

Ingredients

8-10 chicken thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp paprika

Equipment

air fryer

Instructions

Coat the chicken thighs with the olive oil and seasoning.
Transfer the chicken thighs to the air fryer basket, in a single layer. Cook in two batches if needed.
Air fryer for 12 minutes at 400°F, you may need more time depending on the size of your chicken thighs.
Let the chicken thighs rest on a plate for at least a minute before cutting.

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Nutrition Per Serving

Author: Carmy

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Healthy

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