These incredibly easy air fryer chicken thighs are juicy and crispy with just the right amount of herbs and seasonings. This easy recipe works perfectly for bone-in or boneless chicken and skin-on or skinless.
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These air fryer chicken thighs are seasoned to absolute perfection. Using your air fryer is a great way to get the crispiest skin and the juiciest chicken.
Air frying is the best way to cook the crispiest chicken thighs in less time and without deep frying. Coated with my simple homemade chicken seasoning, these flavorful chicken thighs not only make an easy dinner for busy weeknights that your whole family will love, but they’re perfect for healthy eating meal prep too.
The best thing about serving chicken is that it is also so versatile. Adding a delicious and creamy sauce like this white bbq sauce or Peruvian creamy green sauce can create an entirely new recipe.
And adding side dishes like Instant Pot Risotto or Sous Vide Asparagus makes it the perfect meal.
Tip: You can add halved brussels sprouts, broccoli, etc. at the halfway point and it will cook right along with your chicken.
Table of Contents
Ingredients needed
- Olive Oil
- Chicken Thighs – Bone in or boneless, skin on or skinless (see tips below)
- Kosher Salt
- Oregano
- Black Pepper
- Garlic Powder
Tip: To switch things up, try swapping in my Chicken Dry Rub, Italian Seasoning or Cajun Seasoning in place of the herbs called for in this recipe.
How to make air fryer chicken thighs
Step 1
Coat chicken in spices
- In a small bowl combine the salt and spices with oil to create a paste.
- Coat raw chicken thighs with the seasoning mixture.
Step 2
Place chicken in air fryer
- Place chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Step 3
Cook
- Cook your chicken thighs at 360-degrees for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees on a meat thermometer.
- Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your chicken thighs. If they are not fully cooked, return them to the air fryer and cook for 2-3 minutes longer.
For skin on chicken thighs
For skin on chicken thighs, after the cook time is up, increase the temperature to 400 degrees and cook skin side up for an additional 5 minutes to crisp up the skin.
How to make ahead + store
Store leftovers in an airtight container (these are my favorite!) in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It will also keep in the freezer for up to three months, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.
FAQs
360-degrees makes for deliciously moist and flavorful chicken in the air fryer.
Cook your chicken thighs at 360-degrees for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer. Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your chicken thighs.
For best results, first let the chicken sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then, preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for about four minutes, flipping halfway through.
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Full Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 4 chicken thighs (boneless or bone-in, skinless or skin on )
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (***)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the salt and spices with oil to create a paste. Coat chicken thighs with the paste.
- Place in the air fryer basket and cook at 360-degrees for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165-degrees.
- Can add halved brussels sprouts, broccoli, etc. at the halfway point.
- For skin on chicken thighs, after the cook time is up, increase the temperature to 400 degrees and cook skin side up for an additional 5 minutes to crisp up the skin.
Notes
Nutrition
Note: This recipe was adjusted in January 2023 to change the amount of salt in the recipe. Some readers commented that the chicken was too salty for them. This is due to the fact that I typically cook with Diamond Kosher Salt which is about 50% less salty than table or other salt (more on that here).
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