Easy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe

This Easy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe can be made in about a half hour.

The air fried chicken thighs are fall off the bone moist and flavorful on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside.

What are air fried chicken thighs?

Air fried chicken thighs are juicy and flavorful dark meat portions that have been seasoned and cooked in an airfryer to perfection.

I like that it only takes a few ingredients to make this recipe.

Have you tried my recipe for Air Fryer Buffalo Style Chicken Bombs?

Those buffalo style chicken bombs are a quick and simple idea for turning biscuits stuffed with shredded chicken, cheese, and buffalo sauce into something seriously tasty. Both this recipe for chicken thighs and that recipe for buffalo bombs are easy and tasty chicken recipes that can be made in an air fryer.

Lightly spraying olive oil over the chicken thighs will help the chicken get crisp while adding a bit of flavor. You can find a selection of oil sprayers here.

Why we love this recipe for chicken thighs.

Making the chicken in an air fryer rather than using a deep fryer is a healthier way to cook about anything. It is also an easier method of doing so.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• This recipe is made with simple ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• Because it takes about a half hour to make this recipe, it is a quick meal solution when you are hungry or short on time.
• Chicken thighs go great when served with a salad, potatoes, or even a bowl full of noodles.
• Clean up after making this recipe is a breeze!
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as changing up your seasonings.
• Leftover chicken goes great in a taco salad or tortilla the next day!

Ingredients needed to make air fried chicken thighs.

• Chicken Thighs. Skin on and bone in works great in this recipe.
• Olive Oil. Another flavorful oil such as avocado oil can be used.
• Italian Seasoning. This will usually include oregano, basil, marjoram, thyme, sage, and rosemary.
• Paprika. Adds a bit of a smokey flavor to this chicken.
• Seasoning. Barbecue seasoning, chicken seasoning, or the seasoning of your choice for personalizing this recipe.
• Salt and pepper as desired.

Tips for making the best chicken made in an air fryer.

Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are preferred in this recipe. This is because the bone can add flavor while the skin helps to keep the moisture in when air frying.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Giving the chicken a light spray with oil ensures that the skin is evenly covered so that it can get crisp while holding on to the seasonings.
2. Before adding the seasonings and oil to your chicken thighs it is a good idea to use a clean paper towel to pat them dry. This can give the skin a clean surface so that ingredients will stick better.
3. When placing the chicken into your air fryer basket, leave room between the thighs for the air to circulate.
4. You can prep you basket by using an air fryer safe liner or removing it from the unit and lightly spraying it with oil before adding the chicken.
5. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to make this recipe in batches.
6. Because cooking time can vary depending on the size of the thighs, you should know that they are done when they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) according to the FDA.

How to make this Easy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe.

Prep Time: 5 minutes .
Air Fry Time: about 15 minutes .
Servings: 5 .

1. To prepare, preheat your chicken by using a clean paper towel to pat the moisture and any debris off of the chicken. Then spray or use a pastry brush to apply half of the oil over the chicken. Place the chicken into a zip top bag.
2. In a small bowl, use a whisk or a fork to blend together your seasonings. Then place the seasonings into the zip top bag with the chicken along with the remaining oil.
3. Seal the zip top bag and shake and flip the bag as needed so that all of the chicken has been coated with the other contents.
4. Preheat your air fryer to 400 for five minutes. Then carefully place the chicken thighs into the basket with the skin and meat side up, leaving space between the chicken for the air to circulate.
5. Air fry the chicken until the skin turns golden, the juices are clear, and the internal temperature has reached 165 (about 15 to 17 minutes).
6. Remove the basket from the air fryer and let the chicken set for five minutes before serving.

Expert Tip👉 We are leaving the skin on the chicken while it cooks so that the moisture stays inside rather than escaping. You can then remove the skin before serving if desired.

How to store air fried chicken.

Once the chicken has fully cooled it should be stored in an airtight container or wrapped well. When properly stored, this chicken should keep for up to a few days in a refrigerator. You could alternatively remove the bone and freeze the chicken for up to a few months.

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Easy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe, a delicious 5 ingredient recipe for moist and flavorful bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.

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