Making chicken thighs in the air fryer couldn’t be easier!
This recipe makes tender and juicy chicken thighs with lightly seasoned & crispy skin. It’s so quick to make that it can be ready to serve in minutes, making it the best for nights on the go!
Best 3-Ingredients Chicken
- Using the air fryer to make chicken thighs is as easy as 1,2,3! Just season, cook, and serve! Chicken thighs are low-carb, healthy, and a great appetizer for a party or picnic!
- Enjoy savory air fryer chicken thighs as is, or serve them with bowls of ranch, blue cheese, or honey mustard dressing for dipping!
- The air fryer is a must-have kitchen appliance that cooks all kinds of foods using less oil and making cleanup a breeze!
Ingredients & Variations
Chicken Thighs – Choose skin on/bone-in thighs or boneless/skinless. As long as they are the same size, they’ll cook evenly together. This is also a great way to cook chicken wings or drumsticks- simply adjust the cook times, why not roast up a selection of all three?
Seasonings – Use your favorite Italian seasoning mix, taco seasoning, or meat rub mix that happens to be on hand. Prepare a variety of seasoned chicken thighs and let everyone help themselves!
How to Make Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer. Coat chicken thighs in oil and Italian seasonings
- Cook flipping halfway through (as per the recipe below).
How to Cook from Frozen
Cook frozen chicken thighs by adding an extra 50% to the cooking time in Step 3. It’s so convenient for those times when a quick dinner is needed. Forgot to defrost the meat overnight? No problem, the air fryer has you covered!
Tips for Crispy Juicy Chicken Thighs
- Always preheat the air fryer so the hot air can quickly circulate around the chicken, sealing in the juices and making the skin extra crispy!
- For best results, choose pieces that are uniform in size so they all cook at the same rate.
- When in doubt, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. For chicken, it should read 165°F.
- Reheat leftover chicken thighs in a preheated air fryer.
Side Dishes for Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs skin on bone in
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
- Coat chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with the seasonings.
- Place in the air fryer basket and cook for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
Notes
- Always preheat the air fryer so the hot air can quickly circulate around the chicken.
- When in doubt, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. Make sure it reads at least 165°F. Remove promptly for tender and juicy chicken.
- Reheat leftover chicken thighs in a preheated air fryer.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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