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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Boneless & Skinless)
These 15-minute air fryer chicken thighs are super juicy with crispy edges and made with boneless and skinless chicken thighs. The perfect weeknight dinner and meal prep. No oil needed!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 216 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American , International
Ingredients
- 5 - 6 boneless and skinless chicken thighs excess fat trimmed off
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 - 2 lemons for serving
- fresh parsley finely chopped, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F and lightly grease the basket with non-stick olive oil spray.
- Meanwhile, pat your chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and combine all your seasonings into a small bowl.
- Season both sides of the chicken thighs, using your fingers to gently pat the seasoning mixture onto each.
- Then, add the chicken thighs smooth side down into the preheated air fryer, ensuring they are NOT overlapping!
- Air fry for 10 minutes. Then, flip each chicken piece with tongs and an air fryer for 4 - 5 more until cooked through when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve immediately with a squeeze of lemon, sprinkle of fresh parsley, and enjoy!
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Notes
- No Overlapping: Arrange the chicken thighs in the air fryer without overlapping to ensure even cooking and a consistent crispy texture.
- Removing Skin: Yes, you can peel off the skin from chicken thighs if you purchase them with the skin on. Gently separate the skin from the meat using a sharp knife or your fingers. This can be done before or after cooking, depending on your preference for a skinless option.
- Substitute Avocado Oil Spray: If you don’t have cooking spray like avocado oil or olive oil spray, I recommend brushing the chicken thighs with a little olive oil and using parchment paper in your air fryer basket.
- Frozen Chicken Thighs: Thaw chicken thighs by refrigerating for 24 hours or using the microwave’s defrost setting. For a faster method, seal the thighs in a leak-proof bag and submerge in cold water, changing it every 30 minutes until thawed, ensuring no cross-contamination.
- Storing: Store leftover air fryer chicken thighs in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 45 – 90 seconds until warm. You can also reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 4 – 6 minutes until warm.
Nutrition Information
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
423mg
(18%)
Potassium
523mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
303IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 423mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 523mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 303IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.