Simple Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs Recipe
These air fryer boneless chicken thighs are juicy, flavorful, and perfectly crispy on the outside. With minimal effort and only a few ingredients, this easy recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep!
Servings: 6
Calories: 159kcal
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dry mustard powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2-3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and rub the seasoning mix evenly over the chicken.
- Place the chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, smooth side down. Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- Flip the chicken thighs and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For Crispy Skin: Use skin-on chicken thighs and cook a little longer for extra crunch.
- Overcrowding: Avoid overcrowding the basket to ensure even cooking. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Marinating: Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before cooking for added flavor, but make sure to dry the chicken before air frying.
- Calories: 159 kcal
- Protein: 22g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 295mg
- Potassium: 292mg
- Iron: 1mg