Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Crispy skin air-fryer chicken thighs marinated with vegetable oil, Worcestershire sauce, and BBQ seasoning.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighsbone-in skin-on
- 2 tbspvegetable oil
- 2 tbspWorcestershire sauce
- BBQ Seasoningsuggested: Dan'O or McCormick Grill Mates Sweet & Smoky Rub
Instructions
Instructions
- Pat the 6 raw, defrosted chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Place the chicken thighs into a large resealable plastic bag. Add 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and a generous amount of BBQ seasoning. Seal the bag and shake to coat the chicken evenly; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the bag and let excess marinade drip back into the bag. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F if your model requires preheating. Arrange the thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, skin-side down. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if needed.
- Air-fry at 390°F for 11 minutes.
- Flip each thigh to skin-side up, sprinkle additional BBQ seasoning if desired, reduce the air fryer temperature to 350°F, and continue cooking for 8–10 minutes more, until the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let rest a few minutes, then serve hot.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Notes
Notes
How long to cook a chicken thigh in the air fryer?
The timing could change depending on the air fryer brand, how close the chicken is to the heating element, and how thick the thighs are (plus bone-in or boneless).
Times and cooking could vary quite a bit, and it’s best to always rely on a cooking meat thermometer with an internal temperature gauge of 165 Fahrenheit before knowing chicken is safe and cooked through.
Always consult your own air fryer manual, which should have chicken thighs listed, for perfect results.
Ninja Foodi Booklet:
Small bone-in thighs Air Crisp at 390 Degrees for 11-13 Minutes, flip chicken and lower Air Crips heat to 350, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
HOTE: Boneless chicken thighs take less time in air fryers by about 3 minutes.
How to reheat chicken thighs
When reheating, just like all chicken, you have to be careful not to overcook, or the chicken will become chewy. If placed in the microwave, make sure the chicken is on a heat-safe plate, cover with a paper towel, and heat slowly, 1 minute at a time, until desired.
If reheating in the air fryer, preheat to 350 and air fry for 5 minutes. Increase air fryer temp to 375 and cook another 5 minutes.
Tempering the chicken
Typically, the chicken will be coming from an extra cold fridge after marinating. For best results in chicken thighs, bring the chicken pieces up to room temperature on the counter to take off as much cold as possible.
Removing from the fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking time can help achieve the best results, but experts claim that you can leave the chicken out for as much as 4 hours before cooking.
How long to cook a chicken thigh in the air fryer?
The timing could change depending on the air fryer brand, how close the chicken is to the heating element, and how thick the thighs are (plus bone-in or boneless).
Times and cooking could vary quite a bit, and it’s best to always rely on a cooking meat thermometer with an internal temperature gauge of 165 Fahrenheit before knowing chicken is safe and cooked through.
Always consult your own air fryer manual, which should have chicken thighs listed, for perfect results.
Ninja Foodi Booklet:
Small bone-in thighs Air Crisp at 390 Degrees for 11-13 Minutes, flip chicken and lower Air Crips heat to 350, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
HOTE: Boneless chicken thighs take less time in air fryers by about 3 minutes.
How to reheat chicken thighs
When reheating, just like all chicken, you have to be careful not to overcook, or the chicken will become chewy. If placed in the microwave, make sure the chicken is on a heat-safe plate, cover with a paper towel, and heat slowly, 1 minute at a time, until desired.
If reheating in the air fryer, preheat to 350 and air fry for 5 minutes. Increase air fryer temp to 375 and cook another 5 minutes.
Tempering the chicken
Typically, the chicken will be coming from an extra cold fridge after marinating. For best results in chicken thighs, bring the chicken pieces up to room temperature on the counter to take off as much cold as possible.
Removing from the fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking time can help achieve the best results, but experts claim that you can leave the chicken out for as much as 4 hours before cooking.