Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

If you've never made chicken thighs in the air fryer, you need this top-rated air fryer chicken thigh recipe in your life ASAP. The results are irresistible thighs that are tender and juicy on the inside, but nice and crispy on the outside.

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Ingredients

These are the easy-to-find ingredients you'll need to make this air-fried chicken thighs recipe:

· Chicken thighs: You'll need four skin-on, boneless chicken thighs.
· Olive oil: Olive oil locks in moisture and gives the spices something to adhere to.
· Spices and seasonings: These air-fried chicken thighs are seasoned with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Once you make chicken thighs in the air fryer, you'll never go back to the oven again. You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

How to Make Chicken Thighs In the Air Fryer Step-By-Step

Here's a very brief overview of what you can expect when you make air fryer chicken thighs:

1. Pat the thighs dry and brush the skins with olive oil.
2. Make the spice blend and sprinkle it all over the thighs.
3. Cook in the preheated air fryer until the skin is brown and the juices run clear.

How Long to Cook Chicken Thighs In the Air Fryer

Boneless chicken thighs should be fully cooked after about 18 minutes in an air fryer preheated to 400 degrees F. Make sure you check the internal temperature before you serve — an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F.

How to Serve Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Since your air fryer will be occupied, try pairing the chicken thighs with one of these simple side dishes that come together quickly in the oven or on the stove:

· Oven-Roasted Asparagus
· Basic Mashed Potatoes
· Sautéed Green Beans

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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Storage

Store the cooked chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

If you plan to freeze the chicken, place the cooled thighs in a freezer bag and squeeze out the excess air. Wrap the bag in foil. Freeze for up to three months.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"Oh my, these were so good," according to grammyt7204g. "The skin was crispy and the chicken inside was so tender and cooked perfectly, I will definitely make these again!"

"Every time I use my air fryer, I tell myself I should use it more!" raves Alyson. "Couldn’t believe chicken thighs only took 18 minutes to cook. Flavor was delicious! Will definitely make it again."

"I omitted the black pepper and added a generous seasoning of lemon pepper," says Christina M. Miskam. "They came out juicy, delicious, and I added 3 minutes per side because my chicken thighs were huge. Perfect!"

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams