Air fryer bone in chicken thighs recipe that is easy, quick, and ready in less than 30 minutes. These air fryer chicken thighs are packed full of flavor, tender juicy inside, with crispy skin, and delicious. Learn how to cook bone in chicken thighs in air fryer.
In this blog post, I will show you how to cook it, how long to cook it, how to store it, how to reheat, tips, and answer some FAQs.
Air Fryer Bone In Chicken Thighs Recipe
This easy air fryer bone in chicken thighs recipe is so good you will be tempted to make it every day.
The chicken thighs are well seasoned with a few kitchen cupboard ingredients then air fried to perfectly cooked tasty chicken.
This air-fried bone in chicken thighs recipe is easy, simple, and quick taking 5 minutes to prep, and just a bit over 20 minutes to air fry.
Chicken thighs are dark meat that is meaty, flavorful, and cooked for dinner by a lot of people. Air frying is one of the fastest methods of cooking it.
You will love this air fryer Chicken thighs recipe because not only is it easy, and quick, it is also healthy and high in protein. If you are on a low carb or Keto diet, this recipe is one you should keep.
Cooking chicken thighs in air fryer requires minimal prep and cleaning up after is easy.
Tools you'll need to make this air fryer bone in skin on chicken thighs recipe are:
Air fryer - I used a 5.5 liter, you can use any type or any size but don't stack the chicken. If the air fryer doesn't fit all at once, you can air fry chicken thighs in batches in batches.
Mixing bowl - This is for mixing the chicken thighs and seasoning and marinating if you have time.
Tong - To flip the chicken halfway into cooking.
Meat thermometer - To check the internal temperature for doneness.
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Chicken Thighs Seasoning
Only a few herbs and spices are used to season the chicken thighs for this recipe. You can also use any chicken thighs dry rub or seasoning. Some seasonings that go well with chicken thighs are:
Lemon pepper seasoning
Piri Piri spice rub
Cajun seasoning
Italian seasoning
Herbs de Provence
Jerk seasoning
Ingredients
Bone in Chicken thighs
Paprika
Garlic powder
Parsley
Black pepper
Salt
Oil
How To Cook Bone In Chicken Thighs In Air Fryer
Use a paper towel to pat dry the chicken thighs.
In a bowl, add paprika, garlic powder, parsley, thyme, ginger, vegetable oil, black pepper, and salt. Mix well till combined.
Brush the seasoning mix all over the chicken thighs.
Arrange the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don't stack them.
Air fry chicken thighs at a temperature of 200C/400F for 12 minutes. After 12 minutes, use a tong to flip the thighs and continue to air fry at 400F/200C for another 12 minutes or till they are cooked.
When they are cooked, bring them out of the air fryer. Let them rest for a few minutes, then serve.
How Long To Cook Bone in Chicken Thighs In Air Fryer
How long to cook bone in chicken thighs in the air fryer is between 25-30 minutes depending on the size, and the temperature of the air fryer. Another thing to note is that air fryer types and brands vary so cooking time might slightly vary depending on the brand, size, and type of the air fryer.
Bone-in chicken thighs takes longer to cook than boneless chicken thighs.
To establish if the chicken is cooked, check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. If it reads at least 165F/75C at the thickest part, then it's cooked.
What To Serve With
Sauteed Vegetables
Broccoli
Asparagus
Carrots
Air fryer frozen roast potatoes
Rice
Pasta
How To Store
To store leftovers, let them cool completely before packing them into an airtight container, label, then store in the fridge where they will keep well for up to 5 days, or if you'd like to store them for longer, store them in the freezer where it will last up to 6 months.
It can be reheated in the air fryer, oven, or in the microwave.
To reheat it in the air fryer: Put the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, and air fry at a temperature of 180C/360F for 4-5 minutes or till they are heated inside.
To reheat it in the Microwave: arrange the chicken on a microwave-safe plate, put the plate in the microwave, cover, and microwave at high settings for 1 minute and then at 30-second intervals till it's warmed through.
Tips For Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Bone In
- After seasoning the chicken, if you have the time let it marinate in the fridge for 60 minutes or more.
- Adjust the pepper and salt quantity recommended to your preference.
- You can use any of your favorite chicken seasoning, or spice rub to season the chicken thighs.
- Don't stack the chicken in the air fryer basket. Arrange them in a single layer.
- If the chicken thighs doesn't fit in the air fryer basket, cook them in batches.
- After air frying the chicken, let them rest for 3 minutes before cutting into them.
- Air fryer brands vary with their temperature settings, so you might have to adjust the cooking time.
FAQs
Can you cook thighs in an air fryer?
The air fryer is one of the best kitchen gadgets to cook chicken thighs in. It cooks thighs in half the time it takes to cook it in the oven.
Does it take longer to cook chicken thighs with bone in?
Yes, it takes longer to cook bone in chicken thighs than boneless chicken thighs. The difference in cooking time is usually between 5-10 minutes when cooking them in the air fryer.
What temperature do you bake chicken in an air fryer?
You can bake at any temperature from 350F up to 400F. For this recipe, I baked them in the air fryer at a temperature of 400F/200C.
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Air Fryer Bone In Chicken Thighs
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Tong
Ingredients
- 6 pcs Chicken Thighs Bone in
- ½ tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Parsley
- ½ teaspoon Dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon Ginger powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon Oil
Instructions
- Use a paper towel to pat dry the chicken thighs.
- In a bowl, add paprika, garlic powder, parsley, thyme, ginger, vegetable oil, black pepper, and salt. Mix well till combined.
- Brush the seasoning mix all over the chicken thighs.
- Arrange the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don't stack them.
- Air fry chicken thighs at a temperature of 200C/400F for 12 minutes. After 12 minutes, use a tong to flip the thighs and continue to air fry at 400F/200C for another 12 minutes or till they are cooked.
- When they are cooked, bring them out of the air fryer. Let them rest for a few minutes, then serve.
Notes
- After seasoning the chicken, if you have the time let it marinate in the fridge for 60 minutes or more.
- Adjust the pepper and salt quantity recommended to your preference.
- You can use any of your favorite chicken seasonings, or spice rub to season the chicken thighs.
- Don't stack the chicken in the air fryer basket. Arrange them in a single layer.
- If the chicken thighs don't fit in the air fryer basket, cook them in batches.
- After air frying the chicken, let them rest for 3 minutes before cutting into them.
- Air fryer brands vary with their temperature settings, so you might have to adjust the cooking time.
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