Air fryer boneless skinless chicken thighs recipe that is easy, and quick with less than 20 minutes of cooking time. These skinless boneless chicken thighs in air fryer are tender, juicy, packed full of flavor, and delicious. It goes with anything and we love serving it with potatoes, or rice and vegetables. Let me show you how to make it.
Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Recipe
This air fryer boneless skinless chicken thighs recipe is the best. Easy, and quick to make, it's bursting with flavors and super tasty.
Making boneless skinless chicken thighs in air fryer is simple. You season the chicken, and then air fry it to perfection. It's as easy as it gets.
This air fryer boneless chicken thighs recipe makes use of a few simple ingredients which are common pantry ingredients that are inexpensive and accessible. The herbs and spices used to season it are dried clean natural ingredients with no artificial flavor, color, or preservative.
A versatile chicken dish, chicken thighs can be served with any food like potatoes, rice, pasta, bread, roasted veggies, sauces, and more.
Cooking boneless chicken thighs in air fryer is the easiest way of making it. It requires minimal prep and cleanup is easy.
With this Air fryer chicken thighs boneless skinless, dinner is about to be a hit. It's so delicious you will be making it over and over again.
Air fryer skinless chicken thighs are a favorite and I have no doubt you will love this recipe.
This recipe is high in protein, low carb, nutritious, and delicious. Learn how to make it in easy steps.
Related: Oven Baked boneless chicken thighs, Air fryer bone in chicken thighs
Ingredients
Here are what you will need to make this skinless boneless chicken thighs in the air fryer. The detailed ingredient list, measurements, and directions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Boneless chicken thighs
Paprika- I used smoked paprika however you can use the regular Paprika if you don't have the smoked one.
Onion granules- This can be substituted for onion powder.
Garlic granules- Can be sustainable for garlic powder.
Italian seasoning- if you don't have this, use a mix of parsley, rosemary, thyme, and oregano.
Black pepper- You can substitute this with cayenne pepper or any other pepper of your choice.
Salt
Olive oil- or vegetable or sunflower oil.
How To Cook Boneless Chicken Thighs In Air Fryer
Cooking boneless chicken thighs in air fryer is quick and easy. Here's how to do it:
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix the paprika, onion granules, garlic granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
Brush the chicken thighs with olive oil and sprinkle the seasoning mix all over the chicken thighs making sure every part is covered with the seasoning.
Arrange the boneless thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer leaving spaces in between them.
Air fry boneless chicken thighs at 400F for 8 minutes then use a tong to flip them and continue to air fry for another 8-9 minutes or until cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165F.
Take the thighs out of the air fryer, and let them rest for a few minutes.
Serve and enjoy.
Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs In Air Fryer
Can you cook frozen boneless chicken thighs in the air fryer? The answer is yes! This is how to do it:
Remove all packaging from the chicken.
Mix olive oil with the seasoning.
Brush the chicken with the seasoning mix covering all sides.
Arrange the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Air Fry at 400F for 12 minutes then use a tong to flip the chicken and continue to air fry for another 12 minutes or until the internal temperature is at least 165F.
Bring out and rest the chicken.
Serve and enjoy.
How Long To Air Fry Boneless Chicken Thighs
This depends on the size of the chicken thighs and the temperature of the air fryer. Big-sized boneless chicken thighs will take longer to cook than smaller ones. Cooking it at a temperature of 380F or lower will take longer than 400F.
How long to cook boneless skinless chicken thighs in air fryer at 400F is 16-20 minutes.
Cooking it from frozen takes 20-26 minutes.
It is cooked when the internal temperature is at least 165F when checked with an instant meat thermometer. The inside will be tender, and there will be no blood on the inside.
What To Serve With
It can be served with almost anything. It makes a great protein that can be served with side dishes such as
Potatoes- seasoned potato wedges, air fryer diced potatoes, butter potatoes, pesto potatoes, fried potatoes, air fryer roast potatoes, instant pot boiled potatoes.
Rice- Spicy rice, Jollof rice, Yellow rice, Jamaican rice and peas, instant pot Spanish rice, Instant pot jollof rice, curry rice
Veggies- Pan fried carrots, baked vegetables, Boiled asparagus, boiled broccoli, sauteed veggies, air fryer Vegetables,
Pasta- creamy lemon pasta, spicy pasta, tomato pasta,
Bread- No yeast bread, bread rolls, soft bread
How To Store
When the chicken is completely cooled, pack it in an airtight container or a Ziploc, label it, and put it in the fridge where it will last for 3-5 days. To store it for longer, store it in the freezer where it will keep well for up to 6 months.
To reheat it in the air fryer- Transfer the chicken into the air fryer and arrange it in a single layer. Reheat at 380F/180C for 4 minutes or until heated through.
To reheat in the microwave - Lay them on a microwave-safe plate and heat in the microwave at high settings for 1 minute then at intervals of 30 seconds till you're satisfied it's heated through how you like it.
Tips
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning.
- You can use any good seasoning of your choice. Some I recommend are jerk seasoning, fried chicken seasoning, Peri peri seasoning, and turkey seasoning.
- Place the boneless thighs smooth side up in the air fryer.
- Don't overlap the chicken in the air fryer. Arrange in a single layer and leave spaces in between them.
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes before serving them.
FAQS
Air fryer boneless skinless chicken thighs time and temperature
It's best to Air fry at 400F/200C. 390F and 380F also works well. The timing will vary based on the temperature of the air fryer and the sizes of the chicken. Cooking time is 16-20 minutes.
How long to Air fry Boneless chicken thighs at 400?
Depending on the size, it takes 16-20 minutes. It is cooked when the inside had no blood, it's tender, and the internal temperature is at least 165F when checked with an instant meat thermometer.
Can I use this recipe for bone in chicken thighs?
Yes, however, the cooking time will differ as bone in chicken take longer to cook than boneless. Here is the air fryer bone in chicken thighs recipe I use.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Tong
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Skinless Boneless Chicken thighs
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon Onion granules
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic granules
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix the paprika, onion granules, garlic granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Brush the chicken thighs with olive oil and sprinkle the seasoning mix all over the chicken thighs making sure every part is covered with the seasoning.
- Arrange the boneless thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer leaving spaces in between them.
- Air fry boneless chicken thighs at 400F for 8 minutes then use a tong to flip them and continue to air fry for another 8-9 minutes or until cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165F.
- Take the thighs out of the air fryer, and let them rest for a few minutes.Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning.
- You can use any good seasoning of your choice. Some I recommend are jerk seasoning, fried chicken seasoning, Peri peri seasoning, and turkey seasoning.
- Place the boneless thighs smooth side up in the air fryer.
- Don't overlap the chicken in the air fryer. Arrange in a single layer and leave spaces in between them.
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes before serving them.
Nutrition
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