My air fryer has to be one of the best purchases I have ever made, and I know you are going to be blown away by this chicken thigh recipe! This is a great go-to recipe when you need to get dinner on the table in a hurry. Super versatile, these chicken thighs are easily paired with all of your favorite sides.
Variations To Try
If you like, you can add or swap some of these spices. Add a pinch of cayenne for a bit of spice or dried herbs like oregano or thyme.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover air fryer chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight before reheating in a 350°F air fryer for 3-4 minutes, or until warmed through.
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Step by Step
Season the Chicken: Preheat the air fryer to 400℉. Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Coat 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs in 4 tablespoons of olive oil on one side. Mix ½ teaspoon of ground white pepper, 1 teaspoon of ground paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper in a small bowl, then rub the seasonings on the chicken thighs. Flip the thighs and coat with remaining olive oil and seasonings. Cook the Chicken: Place chicken thighs into the prepared air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes, skin side up. Flip the Chicken: Flip the chicken thighs and cook for 3-4 minutes skin side down, or until the internal chicken temperature has reached 165℉. Remove chicken thighs from the air fryer and serve immediately.
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title: “Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe” ShowToc: true date: “2024-11-21” author: “James Standley”
My air fryer is quickly becoming my favorite kitchen appliance. It makes everything so much easier and healthier– and super crispy, too! Seasoned simply and coated with olive oil, these air fryer chicken thighs are ridiculously juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. They take less than 30 minutes from start to finish, making them one of my absolute favorite easy weeknight dinners!
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover air fryer chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. I like to wrap each thigh separately in foil to help keep moisture off the skin. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in a 350°F air fryer for 4-6 minutes, or until warmed through.
Serving Suggestions
These simply-seasoned, crispy air fryer chicken thighs make the perfect main dish for any meal. I love to serve them with air fryer corn on the cob, cornbread, and sweet potato fries.
How to Air Fry Chicken Thighs Step by Step
Mix the Seasonings: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Combine ½ teaspoon of white pepper, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of ground paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper in a bowl. Season the Thighs: Coat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs in 2 tablespoons of olive oil on one side. Rub half of the seasonings on the chicken thighs. Flip the thighs and coat with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and seasonings. Cook the Thighs: Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Place the chicken thighs into the basket and cook for 15 minutes, skin side up. Flip and Cook: Flip chicken thighs and cook for 3-4 minutes, skin side down, or until the internal chicken temperature has reached 165°F. Remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer and serve immediately.
