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These air fryer boneless chicken thighs are the ultimate easy dinner—juicy, flavorful, and ready in minutes. If you’ve ever wondered how long to air fry boneless chicken thighs, this simple recipe gives you perfectly cooked chicken every single time.
For more easy air fryer faves, try my Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken with a side of Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries. Yum!
Why you’ll love boneless chicken thighs in the air fryer!
It’s hard to choose what’s best about the air fryer: how simple it is to use or how you can use it to get super crispy chicken without deep frying. Air fryer chicken breasts are a staple for my family, but lately I’ve been ALL about these air fryer boneless chicken thighs!
- Quick and weeknight-friendly: Dinner is on the table in about 12 minutes.
- Perfectly juicy every time: Chicken thighs stay tender and flavorful in the air fryer.
- Simple pantry seasonings: No complicated ingredients required.
- Versatile for any meal: Serve with salads, rice, pasta, or in sandwiches.
(For another delicious air fryer dinner, make my Air Fryer Tilapia!)
Table of Contents
- Why you’ll love boneless chicken thighs in the air fryer!
- Ingredients You Need
- Variations
- How to Make Boneless Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer
- What to Serve With Boneless Skinless Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
- How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Air Fryer Recipes You’ll Love
- Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs Recipe
Ingredients You Need
This is just a quick overview of the ingredients. The full list and measurements are in the recipe card below.
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs – Pat them dry with paper towels before you season them.
- Olive oil – Helps the seasoning stick and encourages light browning.
- Seasonings – Garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Variations
You can use seasoning salt, cajun seasoning, lemon pepper seasoning, or another spice blend instead of the spices listed above. I think I might even try taco seasoning and serve these air fryer chicken thighs with Corn, Avocado & Cilantro Salad for a Tex-Mex inspired dinner!
How to Make Boneless Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer
- Prepare: Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF and place the boneless chicken thighs in a large bowl. Toss them with a drizzle of olive oil, making sure they’re evenly coated.
- Season: Combine the spices in a small bowl, then rub this mixture over the chicken thighs.
- Transfer to air fryer: Coat your air fryer basket with non-aerosol cooking spray. Arrange the chicken thighs in the basket.
- Cook: Cook for 12 to 14 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165ºF. (To get the chicken thighs crispy on both sides, flip them over at the halfway point.)
What to Serve With Boneless Skinless Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Here are some perfect sides to serve with your air fryer chicken thighs:
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerator: Store leftover air fryer boneless chicken thighs in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Warm in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–5 minutes or until heated through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cook chicken thighs at 400ºF. It makes the outside crispy, but it’s not so hot that the inside is undercooked when you cut into it. In other words, it’s the perfect temperature!
Yes, you can! There’s no need to precook your chicken when using an air fryer.
Compared to deep frying chicken in oil, an air fryer is much healthier. You only need a fraction of the oil and you’ll still get that irresistibly crispy exterior.
While the exact answer here depends on your model of air fryer and the size of the chicken thighs, it takes around 13 minutes.
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Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 4-5 boneless skinless chicken thighs patted dry
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towel then drizzle with oil and toss to coat.
- Combine seasonings in a small bowl. Rub over chicken thighs.
- Coat basket with non-aerosol cooking spray then place thighs in air fryer basket and cook for 12-14 minutes, flipping half way if desired, until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached.
Notes
- Arrange chicken in a single layer—no overlapping.
- Flip halfway through cooking for even results.
- Use a meat thermometer; chicken is done at 165°F internal temperature.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to keep it juicy.
