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    Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Marinated Thighs in Air Fryer)

    Published: Nov 26, 2021 · Modified: Jan 4, 2022 by Kemi · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Air fryer chicken thighs recipe! This marinated chicken thighs in air fryer are so good! soaked in the best marinade then air fried to perfection, they are flavorful, the meat is tender, the skin crispy, and delicious.

    It's perfect served with potatoes, rice, vegetables, sauces, gravy, or dips. Learn how to cook chicken thighs in air fryer.

    air fried chicken thighs displayed in air fryer.

    Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe (Marinated Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer)

    This crispy air fryer chicken thighs recipe is the best! It's easy, simple, and straightforward.

    I'm glad to tell you that this air fryer marinated chicken thighs recipe is a quick one that is ready in 25-30 minutes which makes it great for weeknight dinner.

    It can be made with bone in skin-on or boneless skinless chicken thighs although I've used bone-in chicken thighs in this step-by-step tutorial.

    Air fryer chicken thighs cook faster in the AF than to make it in the oven. In fact, it cooks in half of the time to cook it in the oven. 

    The marinade used is packed full of bold flavors, simple, yet so tasty. It's just perfect and you will find yourself using it on all other parts of chicken like legs, wings, and chicken breasts. 

    Less than 10 ingredients are used to make this delicious dish. 

    It is perfect served with vegetables, rice, potatoes, or any side of your choice. It's versatile when it comes to what to serve it with. 

    It's great for weeknight dinner when you want to make a quick meal but one that is flavorful and tasty. 

    You will love this air fryer bone in chicken thighs that are high in protein, low carb, and can be adapted to keto.

    Let me show you how to air fry chicken thighs in quick steps. 

    Related: Air fryer frozen chicken thighs, air fryer boneless chicken thighs.

    3 pieces cooked chicken thighs displayed on a plate.

    The Marinade

    For this recipe, I used a simple but tasty marinade that tenderizes the meat and infuses it with flavor. The ingredients in the marinade are:

    Parsley

    Thyme

    Paprika

    Rosemary

    Oregano

    Garlic granules

    Black pepper 

    Lemon juice

    Soy sauce

    Olive oil

    Ingredients 

    Chicken thighs - Bone in chicken thighs or boneless skinless.

    Soy sauce

    Garlic granules 

    Onion powder

    Thyme

    Rosemary

    Paprika

    Olive oil 

    Lemon juice

    Black pepper

    Salt

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    How To Cook Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer 

    Use a paper towel to pat the chicken thighs dry. This is to remove excess moisture from them.

    Add the paprika, rosemary, thyme, parsley, black pepper, garlic powder, soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl. Mix till well combined.

    Add the marinade to the chicken thighs and rub it in to make sure that all parts of the chicken are coated in the marinade. 

    marinated thighs displayed.

    Cover the chicken and put it in the fridge to marinate for 1- 4 hours. You can marinate it overnight but it should not exceed 48 hours.

    Arrange the marinated thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. 

    Don’t overlap them and don't overcrowd the air fryer basket.

    chicken thighs arranged in air fryer basket.

    Put the air fryer on and air fry chicken thighs at a temperature of 380F/190C for 15 minutes then after the 15 minutes, flip the chicken thighs over with a tong then air fryer for another 15 minutes.

    When they are cooked, remove them from the air fryer.

    cooked and displayed in air fryer basket.

    Serve and enjoy.

    How Long To Cook Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer

    How long to cook chicken thighs in the air fryer depends on if using bone in chicken thighs or boneless, the size, and the brand of AF used. Temperature and cooking time varies slightly with the type of air fryer so you might have to adjust the recommended cooking time below:

    How long to cook bone in chicken thighs in air fryer is between 25-30 minutes at a temperature of 190C/ 380F.

    How long to air fry marinated boneless chicken thighs is between 20 - 25 minutes.

    For how long to cook marinated thighs in air fryer at a temperature of 180C/350F is 30 minutes.

    It is cooked when the juice runs clear and there's no blood around the bone. When checked with a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should be at least 165F/75C.

    served on a white plate.

    Serving Suggestion

    The below are some side dishes you can serve it with:

    Pan fried vegetables

    Air fryer potatoes

    Gravy

    Dips

    Sauces

    Carrots

    Broccoli

    Asparagus

    displayed in air fryer basket and garnished with parsley.

    How To Store

    To store leftovers, let them cool completely before packing them in an airtight container, or food bag then label.

    Store it in the fridge where It will last up to 5 days or in the freezer where It can be frozen for up to 6 months. 

    It can be reheated in the air fryer, oven, or microwave.

    To reheat in the air fryer, arrange the chicken in the air fryer basket and air fry at a temperature of 180C for 4 minutes or till they are heated through.

    Tips for Air fryer Marinated Chicken Thighs

    • Marinate the chicken for at least one hour up to 12 hours so it gets the full benefit of the marinade. 
    • If you don't have time to leave it to marinate, you can cook it immediately.
    • Discard used marinade. Don't reuse it. 
    • You can substitute black pepper for cayenne pepper or any other ground pepper.
    • You can use other good marinades like lemon pepper, peri peri, buffalo, etc.
    • Don't overlap the chicken, arrange in a single layer. Cook in batches if it doesn't fit all at once.
    • Air fryer brands vary with their temperature settings, so you might have to adjust the temperature of your air fryer and it might also require you to cook for a lesser time or for longer. I advise you check for doneness after 22 minutes.
    • This was made using probreeze 5.5 litres basket type AF.
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    displayed in air fryer basket and garnished with parsley.

    Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Marinated chicken thighs in air fryer)

    Kemi
    Air fryer chicken thighs recipe! This marinated chicken thighs in air fryer are so good! soaked in the best chicken thigh marinade then air fried to perfection, they are flavorful, the meat is tender, the skin crispy, and delicious.
    It's perfect served with potatoes, rice, vegetables, sauces, gravy, or dips. Learn how to cook chicken thighs in air fryer.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 6
    Calories 224 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 pieces Chicken thighs
    • 1 teaspoon Parsley
    • ½ tablespoon Paprika
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon Thyme
    • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Use a paper towel to pat the chicken thighs dry. This is to remove excess moisture from them.
    • Add the paprika, oregano, thyme, parsley, black pepper, garlic powder, soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl. Mix till well combined.
    • Add the marinade to the chicken thighs and rub it in to make sure that all parts of the chicken are coated in the marinade. 
      Cover the chicken and put it in the fridge to marinate for 1- 4 hours. You can marinate it overnight but it should not exceed 48 hours.
    • Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. 
      Don’t overlap them and don't overcrowd the air fryer basket.
    • Put the air fryer on and air fry chicken thighs at a temperature of 380F/190C for 15 minutes then after the 15 minutes, flip the chicken thighs over with a tong then air fryer for another 15 minutes.
    • When the chicken thighs are cooked, remove them from the air fryer.
      Serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    • Marinate the chicken for at least one hour up to 12 hours so it gets the full benefit of the marinade. 
    • If you don't have time to leave it to marinate, you can cook it immediately.
    • Discard used marinade. Don't reuse it. 
    • You can substitute black pepper for cayenne pepper or any other ground pepper.
    • You can use other good marinades like lemon pepper, peri peri, buffalo, etc.
    • Don't overlap the chicken, arrange in a single layer. Cook in batches if it doesn't fit all at once.
    • Air fryer brands vary with their temperature settings, so you might have to adjust the temperature of your air fryer and it might also require you to cook for a lesser time or for longer. I advise you to check for doneness after 22 minutes.
    • This was made using probreeze 5.5 litres basket type AF.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 33gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 158mgSodium: 316mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 73IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Lynne McCartney says

      February 11, 2022 at 2:55 am

      5 stars
      I just made this, it’s so good, my first not from frozen chicken, delicious!

      Reply
      • Kemi says

        February 11, 2022 at 3:39 am

        Thank you for the feedback Lynne.

        Reply
    2. Shayna says

      March 08, 2022 at 12:32 pm

      I put the ingredients into a nutrition calculator and the calorie count came up as 458. All of the other nutrition counts were about the same. Are you sure that your calculations are correct?

      Reply
      • Kemi says

        March 10, 2022 at 2:43 am

        The calorie count will vary based on the weight of the chicken. The 6 pieces of chicken thighs I used were about 1kg (2lb) in total.

        Reply
    3. Patricia Alphonse says

      March 08, 2022 at 4:04 pm

      Will be trying this delicious recipe soon…I’m a first time wannabe using my Air Fryer…and this recipe looks straight forward and simple for first time users of an Air Fryer…will let you know how I managed…smile smile.

      Reply
      • Kemi says

        March 10, 2022 at 2:44 am

        Thank you. Looking forward to your feedback 🙂

        Reply
    4. Lori Cunningham says

      April 03, 2022 at 10:55 pm

      It was delicious. Super easy

      Reply
      • Kemi says

        April 05, 2022 at 12:26 pm

        Thank you 🙂

        Reply
    5. Heidi says

      July 24, 2022 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      Simple ingredients. Clear instructions. Great results. Better than other chicken recipes I've tried. Thank you for sharing. It turned out delicious. And it didn't have any burned or dark spots because you recommended to flip it mid cooking. I think it makes a difference.

      Reply
      • Kemi says

        July 26, 2022 at 12:54 am

        Thanks so much for the glowing feedback.

        Reply

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