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Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs is such an easy recipe! The quick cook time paired with the tender chicken makes the perfect main dish. If you’re looking for new air fryer recipes to try, add this one to your list.
Crispy chicken thighs are one of my favorite air fryer chicken recipes because you just need a handful of simple ingredients to perfectly cook them. In fact, this is the perfect easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Using the air fryer is such a simple way to get the best flavor quickly. Not only that, but the hot air makes the skin side crispy and the middle full of tender meat!
Once you make this great recipe, you’re going to be thinking about the next time you’ll be air-frying it!
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What You’ll Need to Make Boneless Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer – I love to use the Cosori 5.8 basket air fryer
- Favorite Sauce – I love to use bbq sauce on these chicken thighs
- Others – Silicone pad, nonstick cooking spray, or olive oil
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken thighs – boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Canola oil – you can also use olive oil or avocado oil if desired
- Ground black pepper – adds the perfect amount of spice
- Garlic powder – adds a delicious aroma and flavor
- Onion powder – adds a little spice to the flavors
- Dried basil – pairs well with the seasonings
- Fresh chopped parsley – a beautiful addition for decorative serving
How to make Boneless Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer
- Rinse the chicken thighs and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Place chicken thighs into a resealable bag. Top with canola oil and seasonings, and seal the bag.
- Toss the bag until the thighs are completely covered with the seasonings and oil. Place the chicken thighs into a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown and juicy with an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit or 74°C.
- Top with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Variations
Make it spicy – Add some cayenne pepper to really change the taste! The great thing is that you can do that to individual pieces so that you don’t have to make all the juicy thighs spicy hot.
Use a different cut of chicken – While I like to use chicken thighs, you can easily use this with bone-in thighs or make air fryer chicken breasts as well. Just be sure that you always check the internal temperature of the chicken for the best results if you are changing the type of chicken used.
How to serve boneless chicken thighs
Once you follow the step-by-step instructions of this simple recipe, it’s time to serve and eat! Meal prepping is a breeze making it perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
You can serve this easy chicken recipe with a low carb side like cauliflower rice or a simple side salad as well.
Don’t forget to add your favorite dipping sauces, like BBQ sauce, to change the way you enjoy.
How to store
If you have leftovers from this boneless chicken thigh recipe, that means that you get to enjoy the flavor and taste again!
Make sure to let the boneless thighs cool down completely, and then store the leftover chicken in an airtight container. Keep it in the fridge and eat it within 3-4 days.
You can easily reheat this air fryer chicken thighs recipe in the microwave or the air fryer for a couple of minutes.
FAQs
You’ll need to use a meat thermometer to get an accurate reading of the chicken. Insert the prongs of the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh. As long as it reads 165 degrees, the chicken is cooked all the way and ready to serve.
I’m a fan of buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, or even a little bit of ranch! (It’s good!) But you can also use a dry rub on the chicken to add flavor and skip the dipping sauce once and for all. It’s up to you!
If the thighs are frozen, you can set them in the fridge to thaw overnight. This is the safest way to thaw frozen chicken so that it’s ready to add to your preheated air fryer once it’s time to make this perfect weeknight dinner.
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Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs, boneless
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken thighs and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Place chicken thighs into a resealable bag. Top with canola oil and seasonings and seal the bag.
- Toss the bag until the thighs are completely covered with the seasonings and oil.
- Place the chicken thighs into a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 13-15 minutes, or until golden brown and juicy with an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Top with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
