Air Fryer Chicken Thighs May 3, 2020 by Cindy This blog generates income via ads. Jump to Recipe Print Recipe These Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are moist inside and crispy outside! This 30-minute meal is a family favorite made from simple pantry staples. Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe Contents show 1 Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe 2 How to make Air Fryer Chicken Thighs 3 Is dark meat unhealthy? 4 Can I use frozen chicken thighs? 4.1 Whole 30 Air Fryer Chicken Thighs 5 More yummy air fryer recipes 5.1 Pro Tips 6 Air Fryer Chicken Thighs 6.1 Equipment 6.2 Ingredients 6.3 Instructions 6.4 Notes 6.5 Nutrition 6.6 Related Posts 6.6.1 95+ Cosori Air Fryer Recipes 6.6.2 Air Fryer Chicken Recipes 6.6.3 Air Fryer Chicken Breast Chicken thighs are the most flavorful cut of the bird and these Air Fryer Chicken Thighs deliver on flavor. Just three pantry staple spices and a spritz of spray oil is all you need to take your chicken thighs in the air fryer from raw to ready in half an hour! Got more cuts of chicken? Try our Air Fryer Fried Chicken for your bone-in pieces, our Air Fryer Chicken Breast for a speedy yet juicy boneless breast cut, and our Air Fryer Chicken Wings for game night or date night. In other words, you are becoming an air fryer expert! How to make Air Fryer Chicken Thighs This simple three-seasoning mixture is great for all cuts of chicken! Trim chicken thighs as needed. Wash and pat dry. Mix paprika, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Season all sides of chicken thighs. Seasoning not sticking well? Spray your chicken with a little oil before seasoning! Place chicken thighs in air fryer basket. Want to reduce cleanup? Line your basket with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Cook chicken thighs at 400°F or 200°C for about 18 minutes. Flip chicken halfway through cooking. Serve and enjoy! Is dark meat unhealthy? While white meat chicken — breasts and wings — are leaner and lower in fat, thighs and legs are richer in nutrients such as iron and zinc. Dark meat is slightly higher in fat content, but chicken in general is lower in saturated fats than salmon and leaner than pot roast, ground beef, pork chops, and sirloin steaks. Can I use frozen chicken thighs? You can definitely use previously frozen thighs that have been thawed, but the seasoning will not stick well to frozen meat. Put your frozen chicken thighs in the refrigerator 1-2 nights before cooking. Forgot to thaw the thighs? Pop them in a ziplock bag and submerge them in a cold water bath in a bowl or plugged sink. Change the water every half hour to keep chicken at a safe temperature (always less than 40°F or more than 140°F) to avoid bacterial growth. Whole 30 Air Fryer Chicken Thighs We often get a lot of questions, if our recipes are Whole 30 compliant. Some of our recipes are Whole 30 Air Fryer Recipes and some do not fit that category. This Whole 30 Air Fryer Chicken Thighs recipe is compliant with the typical recommendations. The whole 30 way of eating emphasizes whole foods and the elimination of sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, soy, and dairy. More yummy air fryer recipes We have so many air fryer recipes to choose from! If you are having trouble figuring out which one to try next, we suggest: Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, Air Fryer Baked Potato, Shrimp in the Air Fryer, Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings and Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts. Do you have some chicken breasts to use, and have run out of inspiration? We can help! Try our Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets for a delicious dinner idea! Pro Tips Use Any Air Fryer: This recipe can be made in an air fryer unit with a basket or an air fryer oven. If you're using an air fryer oven, place your food on the middle rack and select the "air fry" function. Check your food as it cooks! Since each air fryer runs differently, sometimes air frying is a trial and error-process. When cooking a new recipe, be sure to check on your food often. This will help you avoid over or undercooking, and help you learn your air fryer's specific ways! Have you made this recipe? Please leave a comment AND rating below! It helps other readers! Be sure to tag @AirFryerEats on instagram, if you share a picture on the gram! Let's get social, you can follow me on Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest or join one of our Air Fryer Facebook Groups: Air Fryer Recipes, Air Fryer Recipes for Seniors and Gluten Free Air Fryer Recipes. Don't forget to subscribe to our EMAIL newsletter. Print Recipe Pin Recipe 5 from 8 votes Air Fryer Chicken Thighs These Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are moist inside and crispy outside! This 30-minute meal is a family favorite made from simple pantry staples. Prep Time10 minutes minsCook Time18 minutes minsTotal Time28 minutes mins Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanKeyword: air fryer chicken thighs Servings: 4 people Calories: 261kcal Cindy - Air Fryer Eats Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark EquipmentAir fryerSmall bowl Ingredients4 chicken thighs bone-in2 tbsp paprika1 tsp Italian seasoning1 tsp garlic powderSpray oil InstructionsTrim chicken thighs as needed. Wash and pat dry.Mix paprika, Italian seasoning and garlic powder in a small bowl. Combine well.Spray chicken thighs with oil (optional) to help spices stick. Pat spice mixture onto both sides of chicken thighs. Place chicken thighs in air fryer basket. To help with cleanup, line basket with parchment paper or aluminum foil first.Cook chicken thighs for about 18 minutes at 400°F/200°C. Flip chicken after 9 minutes. Go AD FREE! NotesPro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function. NutritionCalories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1763IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg Tired of the ads?Go AD Free - Become part of our Membership community! Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check. 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