These air fryer marinated chicken thighs are packed with flavor, easy to make, healthy, and always a family crowd pleaser.
Boneless, Skinless Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe
My family absolutely loves my air fryer chicken thighs that have the bone-in and skin on, so when my husband showed up with boneless chicken thighs I wasn’t quite sure they would be a hit. And, I wasn’t quite sure I could make them as good in the air fryer. But, I did some testing and turns out, it is possible to make flavorful, juicy chicken thighs easily in the air fryer.
I have found that, second to the grill, the air fryer makes the juiciest chicken. Keep reading because I am sharing recipes with tons of flavor that pair together to make delicious dinners.
What You’ll Need for Air Fryer Boneless Skinless 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. Get the full recipe in the recipe card below. Here is a summary of what you’ll need:
- Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Italian seasoning
- Worcestershire sauce
- Balsamic vinegar
How to Make Air Fryer Marinated Chicken Thighs
For best results, follow the steps in this easy recipe:
- 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.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F and lightly grease the inside with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add the chicken thighs into the preheated air fryer, ensuring they are not overlapping, and there is still some room for air to circuluate.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes or the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the thighs are browned.
If you prefer chicken thighs that have skin on, use this recipe to cook air fryer chicken thighs with crispy skin.
Storage Suggestions
Air fryer chicken recipes are awesome for meal prep. I love to cook big batches on Sundays and then we have an easy dinner on busy weeknights, and I have quick and easy lunch options. To store, let the thighs cool completely and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Cooking Frozen Chicken Thighs
I have not tested this recipe with frozen chicken thighs, but I think it would work fine! Defrost chicken thighs by placing them in the refrigerator for about 24 hours. If you’re short on time, you can use the defrost function on your microwave. For a quicker option, place the thighs in a sealed, leak-proof bag and immerse them in cold water, swapping the water every 30 minutes to keep things safe and prevent contamination.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Marinated Chicken Thighs
Here are some ideas of what to serve with air-fried chicken thighs to make delicious, easy weeknight dinners:
- Roasted Green Beans
- Easy Homemade Ciabatta Garlic Bread
- The Viral La Scala Chopped Salad Recipe
- The Best, Simple Oven Roasted Broccoli Recipe
- Simple Salad with Addictive, Healthy Dressing
- My Orzo Version of the Viral Jennifer Aniston Salad
- Garlic Butter Oven Roasted Potatoes
- Sheila’s Macaroni Salad Recipe
- The Best & Easiest Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Cheesy Broccoli Casserole with Cream of Mushroom Soup
More Air Fryer Recipes
- Addictively Delicious Air Fryer Chicken Breast
- Parmesan Truffle Fries (Air Fryer) – Warning, They’re Addictive!
Air Fryer Chicken Thigh Recipe (Boneless & Skinless)
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Boneless & Skinless)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 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.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F and lightly grease the inside with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add the chicken thighs into the preheated air fryer, ensuring they are not overlapping, and there is still some room for air to circuluate.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes or the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the thighs are browned.
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.
