Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs are crispy, flavorful and easy to make! Forget chicken breast and try these chicken thighs instead.
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Why you'll love Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs in an Air Fryer:
- Easy - To make this recipe, you only need chicken thighs, oil, maple syrup and seasonings.
- Best way to make chicken thighs - I like my chicken thighs nice and crispy! It's hard to achieve this in the oven or on the stove top. That's why the air fryer method is preferred.
- Great for meal prep - Make this chicken to enjoy for a few days.
Ingredients in Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs:
- boneless and skinless chicken thighs - Be sure to trim the excess fat and pat them dry.
- avocado oil - You can also use olive oil.
- pure maple syrup - This gives a little sweetness and caramelizes over the chicken.
- seasonings - Paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, dried oregano, salt and cayenne pepper.
How long to cook Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs in an air fryer?
A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.
- Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F. Pat the chicken thighs dry and trim the excess fat off.
- Step 2: Add them to a bowl with oil, maple syrup and seasonings. Combine until all the chicken is coated.
- Step 3: Place the chicken thighs in the preheated air fryer. Do not stack them. Make them in two batches if needed.
- Step 4: How long do you cook Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs in the air fryer? Air fry the chicken at 380 degrees F for 16-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Step 5: Serve the chicken thighs as you would like! I like adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on top. I don't recommend cutting into the chicken for a few minutes to keep it as juicy as possible.
Recipe pro-tips:
- I recommend preheating your air fryer for even cooking.
- Don't stack chicken thighs on top of each other. They won't get crispy if you stack them.
- Do not flip the chicken with a fork. All of the juices will release. Use tongs.
- The internal temperature needs to reach 165 degrees F.
- Use a mix of other seasonings if you'd like. Get creative!
Storage directions:
Store the chicken thighs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer until warm.
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Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs are crispy, flavorful and easy to make! Forget chicken breast and try these chicken thighs instead.
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless and skinless chicken thighs - About 6 chicken thighs.
- 1 ½ tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- couple pinches cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F. Pat the chicken thighs dry and trim the excess fat off.
- Add them to a bowl with oil, maple syrup and seasonings. Combine until all the chicken is coated.
- Place the chicken thighs in the preheated air fryer. Do not stack them. Make them in two batches if needed.
- Air fry the chicken at 380 degrees F for 16-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve the chicken thighs as you would like! I like adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on top. I don't recommend cutting into the chicken for a few minutes to keep it as juicy as possible.
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 162mg54%
Sodium 447mg19%
Potassium 450mg13%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 33g66%
Vitamin A 365IU7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 24mg2%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
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