This air fryer bone in chicken thighs recipe is easy, quick, and ready in 25 minutes making it perfect for weeknight dinner or anytime you need to make a simple chicken dish. These crispy air fryer chicken thighs are well seasoned, juicy, tender, and delicious. Serve with air fryer diced potatoes, vegetables, rice, or any side dish of your choice.
Let me show you how to cook bone in chicken thighs in air fryer in simple steps.
Air Fryer Bone In Chicken Thighs Recipe
This easy air fryer bone in chicken thighs recipe is quick, simple, and straightforward.
The ingredients used in making it are a few pantry ingredients that are budget-friendly and easily accessible. No marinating is needed for this recipe.
The chicken is well seasoned, and then air fried to perfection. These air fried chicken thighs bone in skin on are juicy, tender, and packed full of flavor.
I have used bone in skin on chicken thighs in this post but you can also use use skinless bone in chicken thighs.
This air-fried bone in chicken thighs recipe requires minimal prep so you don't have to do much to get it on the dinner table. Clean up is also easy.
Chicken thighs is a good source of protein, nutritious, and tasty. Air frying is one of the fastest methods of cooking it.
You will love this air fryer chicken thighs bone in skin on recipe because not only is it easy, and quick, it is also insanely delicious.
This air fryer chicken thighs recipe was made in a 5.5-liter basket type Cosori air fryer, but you can use any type of air fryer be it basket or oven type.
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Chicken Thighs Seasoning
The dry rub seasoning for chicken thighs used in this recipe is made with simple pantry ingredients.
They are 6 inexpensive spices and herbs that make chicken flavorful and delicious. The dry rub was mixed with olive oil and coated on the chicken then air fried. No need for marinating but if you have time, cover the chicken and put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the seasoning mix flavor the chicken thighs.
The olive oil used makes the seasoning stick to the chicken well however you can dry rub the chicken.
Any other good seasoning can be used on the chicken thighs. Some that I have used and like are fried chicken seasoning, lemon pepper, jerk seasoning, peri peri seasoning, Italian seasoning, and cajun seasoning.
Ingredients
Chicken thighs- Bone in
Paprika
Parsley
Garlic powder
Dried thyme
Black pepper
Salt
Olive oil
How To Cook Bone In Chicken Thighs In Air Fryer
Here's how to air fry chicken thighs Bone In:
Clean and pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
Add paprika, parsley, garlic powder, onion granules, thyme, black pepper, salt, and olive oil into a small bowl. Mix well till combined.
Apply the the seasoning rub all over the chicken thighs covering all sides with the seasoning.
Arrange the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don't overcrowd the basket and don't stack them.
Air fry bone-in chicken thighs at a temperature of 200C/400F for 12 minutes. After 12 minutes, use a tong to flip the thighs and continue to air fry at 400F/200C for another 13 minutes or till they are cooked.
Bring out the chicken out of the air fryer and serve.
Frozen Bone In Chicken Thighs In Air Fryer
You can cook frozen bone in chicken thighs in air fryer. This is how to do it:
Bring out the frozen chicken from the freezer.
Run under the tap to deglaze them.
If the chicken thighs are stuck together, put them in the air fryer, and air fry at 180C for 5 minutes, then separate them into individual pieces before moving to the below steps.
Pat dry and rub with the seasoning paste.
Arrange in air fryer basket and air fry at 400F/200C for 15 minutes, flip the sides and continue to air fry for another 15 minutes or till cooked through and the internal temperature reaches at least 165F.
Bring the chicken out, and serve.
How Long To Cook Bone in Chicken Thighs In Air Fryer
How long to cook bone in chicken thighs in air fryer is 25-30 minutes. This depends on the size of the chicken, the size and wattage of the air fryer, and the temperature it's cooked. Bigger pieces of chicken will take longer to cook than smaller ones. also, frozen chicken requires a longer cooking time.
How long to cook bone in chicken thighs in air fryer is 25-30 minutes.
Bone-in chicken thighs takes longer to cook than boneless chicken thighs.
Chicken is cooked when the juice runs clear and there's no blood or pinkiness in the middle. To be sure, use a meat thermometer to check.
Insert a thermometer in the thickest part of the chicken, if it reads at least 165F/75C, then it's cooked.
What To Serve With
It goes with a variety of foods. Some recommendations of what to serve with are:
Air fryer baby potatoes, Air fryer potato wedges, air fryer sliced potatoes.
Pan fried vegetables, Sauteed vegetables
Pasta
Carrots, broccoli, asparagus
How To Store
Let the chicken cool completely then pack them into a Ziploc or an airtight container, label, then store in the fridge where for up to 3 days, or to store for longer, store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Reheat in the air fryer, microwave, or in oven.
How to reheat in the air fryer: Arrange the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, then air fry at 180C/360F for 4 minutes or till they are warmed through.
To reheat it in the microwave: Place the chicken on a microwavable plate, cover the plate, then microwave at high settings for 1 minute and then at 30-second intervals till it's heated through.
Tips For Making Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Bone In
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning.
- After seasoning the chicken thighs, you can let it marinate for 30 minutes or more if you have the time.
- Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste.
- Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. No stacking! If need be, cook in batches.
- There are different types and brands of air fryers with different temperature settings, so cooking time might slightly vary so adjust accordingly.
FAQS
Can you stack chicken thighs in an air fryer
No, put chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer so that they cook evenly. Stacking will prevent even hot air circulation thus preventing even cooking.
How long do bone in chicken thighs take in air fryer
Generally, bone-in chicken thighs take 25-30 minutes to cook perfectly.
Can I cook skinless bone in chicken thighs in air fryer
Absolutely! Follow this recipe and you will get tasty, perfectly cooked chicken thighs. I recommend you check for doneness 5 minutes before the recommended cooking time for bone-in skin on.
How long do you cook two chicken thighs in an air fryer
If cooking at a temperature of 200C/400F, check at 20 minutes, and if need be add more time.
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Air Fryer Bone In Chicken Thighs Recipe
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Tong
Ingredients
- 5 pieces Chicken thighs bone in
- 1.5 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Parsley
- ¼ teaspoon Dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
- Clean and pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Add paprika, parsley, garlic powder, onion granules, thyme, black pepper, salt, and olive oil into a small bowl. Mix well till combined.
- Apply the seasoning rub all over the chicken thighs covering all sides with the seasoning.
- Arrange the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don't overcrowd the basket and don't stack them.
- Air fry bone in chicken thighs at a temperature of 200C/400F for 12 minutes. After 12 minutes, use a tong to flip the thighs and continue to air fry at 400F/200C for another 13 minutes or till they are cooked.
- Bring the chicken out of the air fryer and serve.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning.
- After seasoning the chicken thighs, you can let it marinate for 30 minutes or more if you have the time.
- Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste.
- Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. No stacking! If need be, cook in batches.
- There are different types and brands of air fryers with different temperature settings, so cooking time might slightly vary so adjust accordingly.
Nutrition
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This is the first chicken recipe I've cooked with my new air fryer. Spices were perfect; my husband and I really enjoyed your recipe for the bone in chicken thighs. We'll be sure to have them again!
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for the feedback.
Thank you for the recipe.