These air fryer chicken thighs were a hit with my entire family! They are incredibly easy, flavorful, moist, with a perfect crispy skin.
These are the absolute best chicken thighs made in the air fryer.
Here are just a few of the reasons why you’ll love this recipe:
- Super easy to make
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Budget friendly
- Flavorful and moist chicken with crispy skin
- Goes great with any sides
- Leftovers can be used for the same meal again or a totally different meal (think pulled chicken tacos, chicken salad, soup, etc)
I use this Ninja 12-in-1 Air Fryer and love it:
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Ingredients for Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
This budget-friendly recipe also lends itself well to variations. If you don’t have these seasonings, feel free to swap for your favorites. Here is a summary of what you’ll need:
- Chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Italian seasoning
- Worcestershire sauce
- Balsamic vinegar
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
This chicken is so easy to make. Simply marinate, throw in the air fryer and done! It doesn’t get easier than that. Here are the details:
- Place chicken thighs in a large ziploc bag. Add oil and all seasoning, worcestershire sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Seal the bag and shake well. Press the air out of the bag and make sure it’s tightly sealed. Press the seasoning around the chicken to coat (You can also marinate it in a covered bowl). Place in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
- When ready to cook, preheat the air fryer to 375F, about 5 minutes. Place the thighs (skin side up) in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 25-28 minutes until the skin turns crispy and golden brown to your desired level of crispiness.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Another bonus about this recipe is that chicken thighs go great with basically any side! I like to serve them with a salad. Here are some more ideas:
- Caesar Salad
- Mashed Potatoes
- Green Beans
- Broccoli
- My go-to simple salad
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- Corn Pudding
- The Best & Easiest Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Garlic Dijon Marinated Asparagus Recipe
- Cheesy Broccoli Casserole with Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Easy & Delicious Roasted Ranch Cauliflower
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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on (about 4 pieces)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in a large ziploc bag. Add oil and all seasoning, worcestershire sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Seal the bag and shake well. Press the air out of the bag and make sure it’s tightly sealed. Press the seasoning around the chicken to coat (You can also marinate it in a covered bowl). Place in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
- When ready to cook, preheat the air fryer to 375F, about 5 minutes. Place the thighs (skin side up) in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 25-28 minutes until the skin turns crispy and golden brown to your desired level of crispiness.
Notes
Hi, I’m Jessica! I am wife to Chris, and mom to Kaip, Alana and Koa. I am a website developer and blogger. In this space, I share about everything from parenting, making money from home, recipes, mom lifestyle, and things for kids! Learn more about me here.
