This Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs recipe has it all. It’s juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make! Ready in just 20 minutes, this will become your favorite quick dinner recipe.
Like air fryer chicken thigh recipes? Be sure to try my popular Air Fryer Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs next!
Recipe Video:
Why You Will Love This Recipe:
- These air fryer boneless chicken thighs are easy to make with little prep time. Perfect for air fryer beginners! Chicken thighs are one of my favorite foods to make in the air fryer because they never disappoint on the flavor. You’ll definitely want to add this to your dinner rotation.
- Because these chicken thighs are boneless and skinless, they cook fast, making them an excellent choice for busy weeknight dinners or when you need dinner done quickly.
- These chicken thighs are flavorful, tender, with crispy edges, just like cooking them on the grill!
Q&A:
Yes, bone in chicken thighs can be used, However, bone in chicken thighs will require a longer cook time. I recommend you use this recipe here: Air Fryer Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs.
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Equipment Needed:
- Air Fryer
Ingredients: (Full recipe located in recipe card below)
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- Olive Oil
- Soy Sauce
- Brown Sugar
- Smoked Paprika
- Salt & Pepper
- Garlic powder
Air Fryer Instructions:
1. To a medium bowl, add the olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until the seasonings are well blended.
2. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss until they are well coated with the seasoning mixture.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Once the air fryer is ready, add the chicken thighs in a single layer with the flat smooth-side down.
5. Cook for 15 minutes until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Be sure to flip the chicken halfway through.
6. Once done, the chicken thighs will be tender and juicy and the edges crispy. Remove from air fryer, let cool, then enjoy with your favorite sides.
Recipe Variations And Substitutions:
- Cooking oil - This recipe calls for olive oil, but avocado oil or canola oil would work as well.
- Bone in chicken thighs can be used but will require a longer cook time until done.
Storage And Reheating Instructions:
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 1-3 minutes until crispy.
Pro Tips:
- Chicken thighs should be cooked in a single layer. Do not stack.
- The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers cook a little differently, you will need to adjust this recipe specific to the air fryer you are using.
- According to the USDA, chicken should be cooked to an internal temp of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Easy Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- To a medium bowl, add the olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until the seasonings are well blended.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss until they are well coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once the air fryer is ready, add the chicken thighs in a single layer with the flat smooth-side down.
- Cook for 15 minutes until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Be sure to flip the chicken halfway through.
- Once done, the chicken thighs will be tender and juicy and the edges crispy. Remove from air fryer, let cool, then enjoy with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 1-3 minutes until crispy.
- Chicken thighs should be cooked in a single layer. Do not stack.
- The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers cook a little differently, you will need to adjust this recipe specific to the air fryer you are using.
- According to the USDA, chicken should be cooked to an internal temp of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate. For accurate nutritional information you should refer to the nutritional labels on the packages of the specific ingredients that you used.
Sara
My new favorite! I was looking for a new recipe for boneless skinless chicken thighs and this was it!
BonnieBTedford
That was so delicious, thank you! I’ve definitely saved this for next time.
BonnieBTedford
I forgot to say, I used regular paprika…not smoked, I’m not a fan…🤷🏼♀️