These Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs are my new weeknight go-to! Incredibly juicy on the inside with perfectly crispy edges, they're ready in just 15 minutes. All you need are a few pantry spices and olive oil.
Looking for more easy air fryer recipes? Try my Air Fryer Steak Bites next!
About This Recipe
Perfect for a weeknight meal, these air fryer boneless chicken thighs are so easy to make! These chicken thighs are rubbed with a flavorful spice rub, then air-fried until crisp on the edges and perfectly cooked. They're so juicy, tender, and flavorful. I served mine with a side of rice, Greek Salad, and Macaroni Salad, and it was the perfect dinner.
I know a lot of you love chicken breast recipes, but if I can even slightly turn you toward chicken thighs, I'll be happy. Chicken thighs are so incredibly juicy. More juicy than chicken breasts. They have a bit of fat, which helps keep them tender and flavorful even when they're overcooked. Your thighs can land anywhere in the range of 160 to 180F, and they will come out delicious and moist.
In my testing, 12โ14 minutes was perfect for achieving juicy chicken thighs in my air fryer. The exact time can vary slightly depending on your air fryer and how thick your chicken thighs are. I recommend using a meat thermometer to check for doneness rather than relying on time alone.
Key Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken thighs: I like boneless chicken thighs because they cook really quickly. For this recipe, you can use as many as you can fit in your air fryer, which is 4-6 pieces for most people.
Olive oil: This helps the spices adhere to the chicken.
Seasonings: I used paprika, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, and salt. Feel free to use your favorite spice rub.
Instructions
STEP 1: Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and transfer to a large bowl. Add the olive oil and seasonings, and coat the chicken thoroughly.
Note: At this point, the chicken is ready to be cooked, but if you want the best results, I recommend marinating for at least 30 minutes.
STEP 2: Preheat your air fryer to 400ยฐF. Spread the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket. Try to leave some room between each one so air can circulate properly.
STEP 3: Air-fry for 6 minutes. Flip and air fry for another 6-8 minutes until the inside reaches at least 160ยฐF. Let the chicken thighs rest for 5 minutes before slicing so that the juices can redistribute, and your thighs will be even more juicy.
๐ Recipe
Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 4-6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (depends on how many you can fit in your air fryer)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ยฝ teaspoon oregano
- ยฝ teaspoon black pepper
- ยฝ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
- To a large bowl, combine the olive oil and all the seasonings. Add the chicken thighs and coat the chicken thoroughly.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400ยฐF. Spread the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket. Air-fry for 6 minutes. Flip and air fry for another 6-8 minutes until the inside reaches at least 160ยฐF.
- Let the chicken thighs rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
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