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Boneless Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs (Frozen or Fresh)

Air fryer Boneless chicken thighs are juicy, tender, and loaded with flavor, but they are nearly effortless to make. The flavors come from brushing the chicken with a sweet and tangy sauce while air frying.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 312 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound (454 g) boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon (2 g) garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) Spanish paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.03 g) dried sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) ground black pepper
  • Squeeze of fresh lemon juice optional

Instructions
 

  • Coat the chicken thighs with ½ tablespoon of olive oil. Season with ½ teaspoon of salt. Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer and cook on 385° F (195° C) for 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix the remaining olive oil, salt, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, paprika, sage, black pepper and lemon juice in a bowl.
  • After 8 minutes, flip the chicken over and flatten it out if necessary. Baste the chicken with the sauce and cook for an additional 6 minutes. Halfway through, flip the chicken again, baste the second side, and complete the cooking.

Notes

  • The cooking time of the chicken is directly proportional to its size, and whether it is boneless and/or skinless.
  • If you're cooking large bone-in chicken thighs, you will need to cook them for at least 25 minutes for them to be cooked through, maybe more if they were frozen to start. Always check the internal temperature to gauge how long to leave them in. They should reach 165° F(75°C).
  • If you are using frozen chicken, the cooking time can vary as well. As a general rule, they will take 3-4 minutes longer to cook, unless they are very thick.
  • Always check the internal temperature of the chicken before taking it out of the air fryer. It should be 165° F(75°C).
  • Use silicon-tipped tongs to easily flip over the chicken without ruining the non-stick surface of your air fryer.
  • If you find that the chicken is drying out, you can lightly brush it with some olive oil or chicken broth before reheating. For thighs with skin, try to place them skin-side up to re-crisp that skin effectively.
  • The reheating times can vary based on the size of the chicken thighs and the specific model of your air fryer, so keep an eye on them.

All air fryers have different wattage and may cook at different rates. You may need to adjust the time or temp for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 18gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 829mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 152IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chicken
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