Easy Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs Recipe for Dinner or Recipes by Jan Mostrom

I needed cooked chicken for a recipe, fast. I decided to try to use my air fryer to cook the chicken. Wow! The boneless chicken thighs turned out so moist and delicious! You can change the seasonings depending on how you are serving the chicken. Don't be afraid to try this air fryer recipe – you won't be disappointed!

These gluten-free chicken thighs cook in about 18 minutes in your air fryer and require just a few simple ingredients. Here is what you need to grab to make these moist chicken thighs: kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano or Italian seasoning, onion powder and chicken thighs.

Serve these chicken thighs for dinner with your favorite side dishes, or remove the chicken from the bone and use in chicken recipes. So quick and easy!

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 16 to 18 minutes
Total Time: 21 to 23 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 boneless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat and skin
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Helpful Products

• Air Fryer
• Tongs
• Measuring Spoons
• Salt and Pepper
• Rubber Spatula
• Mixing Bowl
• Nonstick Cooking Spray
• Airtight Containers

Recipe Notes

• You can use bone-in, skin-on thighs. Just increase the cooking time a few minutes on each side and start with the skin side down.

• Internal temperature of chicken should be 165 degrees F when done.

• This recipe can easily be doubled for four servings.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F for 5 minutes. In a medium bowl place chicken thighs and spices. Use clean hands to coat them.
   
2. After preheating spray the air fryer with nonstick cooking spray and place seasoned chicken inside.
   
3. Cook on 380 degrees F for 16 to 18 minutes, turning over halfway through.
   
   

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 225

Total Fat: 11g

Saturated Fat: 3g

Cholesterol: 99mg

Sodium: 665mg

Total Carbohydrate: 2.3g

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g

Total Sugars: 0.7g

Protein: 28g

Vitamin D: 0mcg

Calcium: 24mg

Iron: 2mg

Potassium: 253mg

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