This super quick and easy recipe for air fryer boneless chicken thighs has a sticky sauce and lots of flavor!
Fresh or frozen boneless and skinless chicken thighs are simply seasoned with a delicious sauce and popped into the air fryer. The sauce makes a crispy glaze on the outside while the meat stays perfectly juicy and tender!
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe
- Everyone loves the ease of the air fryer, cooking chicken thighs has never been easier!
- It makes foolproof juicy chicken that’s perfect every time.
- The air fryer means minimal prep and cleanup.
- Make in batches for meal prepping or for a crowd. If making in batches, place all thighs in the air fryer for about 2-3 minutes at 400°F to heat through before serving or keep warm in the oven.
Serve with easy side dishes like salads or veggies like air fryer baby carrots, broccoli and cheese or green beans. Put the air fryer on double duty and make air fryer potatoes.
Ingredients & Variations
CHICKEN The air fryer takes chicken from so-so to amazing! Skin on or skin off, boneless or bone-in, choose pieces that are of a relative size so they cook at the same rate. This recipe is for air fryer boneless skinless chicken thighs, if you have bone-in chicken thighs, you’ll need to change the cooking time and add the sauce later so it doesn’t burn.
SAUCE Choose your chicken marinade! Use teriyaki as per the recipe or even a favorite stir fry sauce or hoisin; all will make a delicious sticky glaze. Choose a teriyaki sauce that is thick, like the consistency of bbq sauce. We add garlic for a boost of flavor but feel free to use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in place or a dash of cayenne pepper for a little heat. Teriyaki sauce is salty so I don’t find the need to add extra salt.
You can also season the chicken by tossing in olive oil or avocado oil and your favorites spices like smoked paprika, onion powder, and black pepper to keep it low carb and keto.
How Long to Cook Boneless Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer
This air fryer chicken recipe is easy to make and boneless skinless chicken thighs are ready in no time!
- Toss chicken with the sauce.
- Place chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket (per recipe below).
- Air fry until fully cooked and crispy on the outside, about 17-20 minutes at 380°F.
Tip: Use a meat thermometer placed in the thickest part of the chicken to ensure it is fully cooked. It should read 165ºF inside.
Tips for Crispy Air Fryer Chicken
- Pat chicken pieces dry with a clean paper towel before saucing so the sauce sticks before the pieces are added to the air fryer.
- There is no need to flip the chicken.
- Always place the pieces in a single layer so the hot air can circulate around each piece making the outsides extra crispy.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Chicken can also be popped into the freezer for storage. Freezing cooked chicken allows it to be kept for up to 4 months.
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Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce or any sauce
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer 380°F.
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix until combined.
- Place in the air fryer basket and cook for 17-20 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
- Pat chicken pieces dry with a clean paper towel before saucing so the sauce sticks before the pieces are added to the air fryer.
- Always place the pieces in a single layer so the hot air can circulate around each piece making the outsides extra crispy.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer.
- If using bone-in chicken, the cooking time will increase. The sauce will need to be added later in the cooking process so it doesn’t burn.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Made this today for lunch for my wife and I using honey soy, turned out great, very simple dish, served up with boiled Jasmin rice. Made slight adjustment in cooking time to suit our airfryer.
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe Adrian!
This recipe is awesome! I used teriyaki aminos and it was outstanding! I did flip mine and with my air fryer could have cooked for less time but that is something you always have adjust based on your appliance. My husband said to please have this on a regular rotation! I agree, super good. Since this was not used as an overnight marinade, I put the leftover in a small saucepan, brought it to a boil, added a little arrowroot powder and cooked until thickened. It made a beautiful glaze.
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe. I love the idea of using the leftover sauce as a glaze, thank you for sharing Angel!