Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

These crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside air fryer chicken thighs will be on the dinner table in 30 minutes.

Why this recipe works

Crispy air fryer chicken thighs are a great dinner option, and will only take 5 minutes of prep time to make.

When topped with a sprinkle of parsley and a squeeze of lemon, you’ll take this easy chicken thigh recipe to a new level!

RELATED: you might also like this recipe – Air Fryer Chicken Wings or Baked Chicken Legs

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

SEASONINGS– We’re using paprika, garlic salt, and marjoram for the seasoning on these chicken thighs but feel free to add whatever you like best to the mix. Red pepper flakes, parmesan, Italian seasonings, chili powder, oregano, and rosemary are other great options.

CHICKEN– This recipe uses bone-in skin-on chicken thighs. Bone-in chicken tends to have a lot more flavor than boneless does. The best part of skin-on poultry is that the skin cooks to a crispy golden brown. If you decide to use boneless chicken instead, adjust the cook time to 15-18 minutes. The internal temperature should read 165F.

How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

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1. Mix seasonings in a small bowl.
2. Spray the air fryer with non-stick spray. Brush the chicken thighs on all sides with olive oil. Sprinkle the seasonings all over the thighs.
3. Place the thighs skin side down. Air fry at 375 for 10 minutes. Flip and air fry for an additional 15 minutes or until the chicken’s internal temperature reads 165F on an instant-read thermometer.
4. Sprinkle with parsley or a squirt of lemon.

Frequently Asked Questions

You should preheat the air fryer for the same reason you would preheat your conventional oven. The nice thing about air fryers is that they only take 2-3 minutes to preheat depending on the brand. It’s much quicker than a conventional oven.

We advise against stacking in the air fryer as an air fryer needs circulation. You should be able to fit all 4 thighs into your air fryer, but some smaller models may fit less. Be sure to leave space between the thighs when air frying.

To reheat chicken thighs in the air fryer, simply preheat to 350 degrees F and cook for 4 minutes or until thoroughly reheated.

We recommend flipping your chicken thighs in the air fryer as it allows the air fryer to cook the meat evenly. We are using skin-on chicken thighs, which will result in a nice crispy skin by flipping the chicken part way through.

We’re suckers for a good baked mac and cheese, roasted potatoes, or roasted asparagus as sides for chicken thighs.

These juicy air fryer chicken thighs are easy to make, cook in half the time, and turn out crispy and tender. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!

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