Description
These Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs are perfectly seasoned, incredibly juicy, and quick to make in under 20 minutes. A no-fuss, high-flavor dish that’s great for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or when you want crispy, tender chicken fast.
Ingredients
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (organic or conventional)
1 tbsp olive 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
Instructions
Make the Spice Blend: In a small bowl, whisk together salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, mustard powder, and cayenne until evenly mixed.
Season the Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle the spice blend over top. Rub the spice mix into each thigh by hand to ensure even coating throughout.
Preheat Air Fryer: Heat your air fryer to 400 °F (about 200 °C) for 2–3 minutes.
Cook the Thighs: Place three chicken thighs smooth-side down in a single, uncrowded layer in the air fryer basket.
Flip & Finish: Flip the thighs and air fry for another 5–6 minutes, or until the internal temperature hits 165 °F (74 °C).
Rest & Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep it juicy and tender.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the basket—cook in batches if needed.
Use smoked paprika for a deeper flavor twist.
For thicker thighs, add 2–3 minutes to cook time.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 159 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g