Air Fryer Chicken thighs make dinner easy! If you’ve never made chicken thighs in an air fryer you must try this recipe!
This air fryer boneless skinless chicken thighs recipe cooks up quickly and to perfection in the air fryer since the air fryer cooks the chicken with hot air all around. When you’re cooking things with seasoning in an air fryer you’ll want to make sure it’s rubbed in a little so it doesn’t blow all over from the fan.
Air fryer chicken thighs are so much easier to make than chicken breast without a crust since they’re a fattier cut of chicken. You can make air fryer bread chicken thighs if you want, but it’s okay to make them without a crumb coating.
When you use the air fryer you allow the fat from the chicken thighs to drip down into the pan. It’s a great way to remove excess fat and get a nice and seared exterior on your food.
ingredients for air fryer chicken thighs
- boneless skinless chicken thighs
- salt
- smoked paprika
- oregano
- cumin
- pepper
- brown sugar
How to make air fryer chicken thighs
Mix together the chicken seasonings and then sprinkle on the top and bottom of your chicken thighs.
How long do you cook chicken thighs in an AirFryer?
Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer for 10 mins at 350 degrees F and then flip and cook for another 10-15 minutes or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
What to serve with air fryer chicken thighs?
You can serve your favorite sides like cheesy garlic mashed potatoes, air fryer corn on the cob, creamed spinach, or a side salad.
My chicken thighs are dried out, help!
Oh no, make sure you’re not overcooking them. Food cooks quickly in the air fryer and each air fryer cooks differently. I notice that my Cuisinart air fryer will cook hotter than my previous air fryer so I always use a lower temperature on this device. Get to know your device and you’ll quickly learn what temperatures and times work for your specific air fryer.
Prevent your air fryer from smoking
Chicken thighs will drop the fat into the bottom pan. To prevent the fat from smoking you can add a little water to the bottom tray/pan to prevent it from sizzling and smoking into the air.
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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Mix together the chicken seasonings and then sprinkle on the top and bottom of your chicken thighs.
- Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer for 10 mins at 350 degrees F and then flip and cook for another 10 minutes or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
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Roger Beck says
January 14, 2019 at 7:14 pmLove this recipe, have used it several times since getting my air fryer for Christmas. It’s my go to when I don’t have a lot of time. I love to cook and share the results. This recipe has gotten 2 thumbs up from many of my lady friends. Thank you!
Courtney Lopez says
January 15, 2019 at 8:44 pmSo glad to hear you and your friends are enjoying this recipe just as much as we do! You’re so welcome and thank you for taking the time to let me know, have a great day! 🙂
Cheryl says
January 20, 2019 at 7:56 pmThank you for this recipe. I made it for dinner tonight and my husband couldn’t stop raving about how delicious the chicken thighs were. I served them with baked potatoes and asparagus.
Courtney Lopez says
January 22, 2019 at 2:37 pmYou’re so welcome!!
So glad you guys enjoyed! Sounds like a delicious dinner 😀
Jodi says
January 23, 2019 at 7:26 pmI made this last night and it was so good I’m making it again tonight with the leftover chicken thighs.
Courtney Lopez says
January 24, 2019 at 3:24 pmYay! I’m so glad you enjoyed! 😀
Lee says
February 21, 2019 at 6:41 pmCan I do this in my Ninja foodie
Courtney Lopez says
February 22, 2019 at 2:05 pmAbsolutely! You may need to adjust the time and temperature a little depending on how it cooks. 🙂
Jodi says
January 25, 2019 at 7:42 pmOk I am addicted to this recipe, not only did I make it 2 nights for myself I am making it tonight for hubby. It’s so easy and flavorful. Thanks again
Courtney Lopez says
January 29, 2019 at 1:24 pmYay! So glad you like it! My family loves this seasoning and chicken thighs. My daughter always wants this or our brown sugar chicken thighs haha, so good! 😀
Jaime says
February 5, 2019 at 7:42 pmOMG, SO GOOD! Recently bought an air fryer and this was the first recipe I tried! Thank you!
Courtney Lopez says
February 5, 2019 at 11:26 pmAwww, yay! This makes me so happy – congrats on the new air fryer and thanks for trying our recipe! 🙂
Mary Ann Beckley says
February 26, 2019 at 5:40 pmSo easy snd so delicious!!they were perfect! Tender and delicious.
Courtney Lopez says
February 28, 2019 at 1:25 pmYay – so glad you enjoyed! 😀
Amy says
March 17, 2019 at 10:18 pmAmazingly simple and delicious! New staple in this house!! So yummy so yummy 😋
Courtney Lopez says
March 18, 2019 at 7:00 pmThank you and yay! So happy to hear this! We love it here too 😀
Dayna Thomas says
March 27, 2019 at 11:09 amThis recipe looks so good. I plan on making it tonight in my air fryer (cuisinart). I noticed you use a different type of air fryer for the baked potatoes. Have you found success with baked potatoes in this type of air fryer?
Courtney Lopez says
April 3, 2019 at 7:08 pmHi Dayna!
We used to own a different style of air fryer – I will be sharing the method for the Cuisinart soon! 🙂
Britton says
April 7, 2019 at 10:01 pmThis was really great! Very much appreciate the heads up on water in the botttom- would have been a smoke fest for sure. This is our first time w/air fryer- in our 50’s now and wow, we wish we woulda long time ago, but this recipe is excellent and a repeat! Actually crazy that is was so much better than our bbq! Will they a little less salt next time~ but the possibilities are endless. Cheers!
Courtney Lopez says
April 9, 2019 at 9:20 amYes! It’s such a helpful trick! 🙂 Enjoy your air fryer!!
Ashley says
May 12, 2019 at 6:02 pmJust bought my air fryer and tried out this recipe today, and I am OBSESSED!! The chicken is so juicy and the flavors are amazing, I couldn’t stop eating it haha! Thank you so much for the wonderful recipe!
Courtney Lopez says
May 18, 2019 at 9:30 pmAwww thanks so much for letting me know! Glad you love it!! 😀
Trish says
June 15, 2019 at 6:31 pmI just made these! DELICIOUS!
Courtney Lopez says
June 18, 2019 at 12:17 pmSo glad you enjoyed!! 🙂
Lonnie Townsend says
June 28, 2019 at 10:05 pmExcellent recipe! I cranked up the temp to 390° and added 10 minutes to help crisp up the skin. I will make this again!
Courtney Lopez says
July 2, 2019 at 8:51 amSo glad you enjoyed and it worked well with the skin on too!
allison adams says
July 8, 2019 at 2:48 pmMy first try at air fryer chicken thighs. The chicken was tender and juicy and the rub put this dinner over the top! Delicious!
Courtney Lopez says
July 11, 2019 at 2:09 amSo glad you enjoyed it!! 😀