Air fryer boneless chicken thighs are so flavorful, juicy, and quick! They cook in just 15 minutes, are seasoned with a mouthwatering, homemade dry rub, and make cooking dinner a breeze. Simply season, air fry, and ta-da; you've got a delicious, healthy, quick meal for the family.
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- WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
- INGREDIENTS FOR AIR FRYER BONELESS CHICKEN THIGHS
- HOW TO COOK BONELESS CHICKEN THIGHS IN THE AIR FRYER
- SHOULD I USE BONELESS OR BONE-IN?
- SIDE DISHES TO SERVE
- STORING AND REHEATING
- MORE SEASONING IDEAS
- EXPERT TIPS FOR THE JUICIEST BONELESS CHICKEN THIGHS
- FAQs
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This boneless chicken thigh recipe is so quick to prepare, has so much incredible flavor from the dry rub, and only takes 12 minutes to cook. It's an easy, healthy dinner option for when you're short on time, but it also makes meal prepping lunches a breeze.
Whether you're just tired of eating chicken breasts, looking for a new dinner to try, or need something nutritious and quick, this is the recipe to try. I personally love using the chicken in salads or wraps, but you enjoy these any way you like. Pair with some roasted veggies and potatoes for a balanced dinner or shred and use in tacos, the possibilities are endless to create an epic dinner the whole family will love.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
- Less than a 15 minute cooking time
- A great source of protein, as well as being low carb
- Super juicy
- Mouthwatering seasoning
- Easy way to meal prep lunch
INGREDIENTS FOR AIR FRYER BONELESS CHICKEN THIGHS
- Chicken thighs: This recipe is made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs. They also cook faster than bone-in.
- Spices: I use the same seasoning as my air fryer drumsticks because it's so good! Just salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper
HOW TO COOK BONELESS CHICKEN THIGHS IN THE AIR FRYER
- First, pat the boneless thighs dry with paper towels, then place the raw chicken into a large bowl
- To the large bowl, add olive oil and spices. Use your hands make sure all the chicken gets evenly coated with the seasoning
- Once seasoned, place chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket
- Set the temperature of the air fryer to 380 degrees f and the cook time to 6 minutes
- After those 6 minutes are up, use tongs to carefully flip the thighs over and cook for another 6-7 minutes at 380 f
- Once cooked, use tongs to carefully remove them from the basket and allow to rest on a plate for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
SHOULD I USE BONELESS OR BONE-IN?
This recipe is specifically designed for chicken thighs without the bone. They're quicker to cook and easier to eat, but bone-in thighs are definitely able to be made in the air fryer. You would season the bone-in chicken as directed, but cook for 10 minutes a side instead of 6 minutes.
SIDE DISHES TO SERVE
While these air fryer boneless chicken thighs are great on their own, what's a delicious main dish without sides? Here's a few of my favorite sides to serve with them:
- Air fryer sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts
- Cucumber salad
- Roasted broccoli (with tahini sauce is to die for!)
- Carrot fries
- 5 minute green beans
- Crispy baby potatoes
- Crispy cauliflower bites
- Cajun potato salad
- Burrata caprese salad
STORING AND REHEATING
The best way to store any leftovers is in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
For best results, reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees f for 5-6 minutes. Thighs are hard to overcook and should still be juicy. However, one of my favorite ways to use up leftover chicken is to make cold chicken salad, quesadillas, or shred them up and toss in BBQ sauce or buffalo sauce for an easy way to make tacos.
MORE SEASONING IDEAS
Try one of these flavorful seasoning blends for exciting ways to enjoy this easy recipe:
- Italian seasoning
- Chili lime seasoning
- Cajun seasoning
- Ranch seasoning
- Lemon pepper
- Taco mix
- Glaze with teriyaki sauce after they're cooked
EXPERT TIPS FOR THE JUICIEST BONELESS CHICKEN THIGHS
- Read the entire recipe first
- Make sure to coat the entire thigh in seasoning
- Flip halfway through the cooking process to ensure even cooking
- The internal temperature of the chicken needs to be 165 degrees f (use a meat thermometer to check if you're unsure)
- Let thighs rest after cooking so the juices get reabsorbed into the meat
- These taste really good with my avocado ranch dressing!
FAQs
Boneless ones take 12-15 minutes depending on their size, while bone in take closer to 20 minutes.
I cook mine at 380 degrees F and they take less than 15 minutes.
The internal temperature needs to reach 165F, but for chicken thighs I actually like to cook them to 180F. The dark meat still stay juicy and the connective tissue in them breaks down, resulting in a more tender cut of chicken.
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PrintEasy Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs
These air fryer boneless thighs make the best 15 minute meal. They're so juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy so you can have a healthy dinner in no time!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 Minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 3 Servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 5-6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- ¾-1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- ½ Teaspoon Black pepper
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ Teaspoon Cumin
- ¼ Teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Begin by patting the boneless thighs dry with paper towels, then place the raw chicken into a large bowl
- In a small bowl, whisk together the salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- Then, to the large bowl of chicken, add olive oil and spices. Use your hands make sure all the chicken gets evenly coated with the seasoning
- Once seasoned, place chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket
- Set the temperature of the air fryer to 380 degrees f and cook for 6 minutes
- After those 6 minutes are up, use tongs to carefully flip the thighs over and cook for another 6-7 minutes at 380 f (you want the internal temperature to read 165 degrees f)
- Once cooked, use tongs to carefully remove them from the basket and allow to rest on a plate for 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Read the entire recipe before cooking
- Be sure the entire chicken thigh is coated in seasoning
- Flip halfway through to ensure even cooking
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure chicken is reading 165 degrees f
- Cook time will vary based on size of chicken and type of air fryer
- Let the thighs rest so the juices will reabsorb into the meat
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week
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Betty Barrows says
I made the boneless chicken thighs,they were great!
★★★★★
Nicole Radcliffe says
I'm so glad you enjoyed them!!