Air fryer boneless chicken thighs packed with flavor in a simple marinade that caramelizes the thighs to a charred goodness in 20 minutes!
Are you craving juicy and flavorful chicken thighs with a deliciously charred exterior? Look no further than your trusty air fryer. I’ll guide you step-by-step on how to make air fryer boneless chicken thighs packed with flavor.
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro in the kitchen, this easy-to-follow recipe will have you cooking up mouthwatering air fryer boneless chicken thighs in no time. All you need are the chicken thighs, marinade and the air fryer for a delicious meal, let’s get started!
How To Make Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs
Ingredients needed
- Boneless chicken thighs
- Marinade (listed below)
Quick variation before starting
Although the marinade for this recipe is delicious, you do not have to use it. Any marinade, seasoning mix or simply salt and pepper will work for this recipe. If you’re looking for easy instructions on how to cook boneless chicken thighs in the air fryer you’re still in the perfect place. Simply follow the air fryer instructions and forget the rest.
Making the air fryer boneless chicken thighs recipe
- First, mix together all the ingredients for the marinade. Place the chicken thighs in a container or plastic bag, pour the marinade on top and allow it to sit for at least an hour before cooking. You can also allow them to marinate overnight or during the day.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380F.
- Now, take the boneless chicken thighs from the marinade and straight into the air fryer. Cook for 20 minutes and flip them at the 10 minute mark.
- Keep an eye on them because the sugars in the marinade will char adding a delicious flavor but if pushed too far they can burn. Around the 15 minute mark of cooking check on the thighs and gauge how much time they need.
- Once done cooking, allow to cool a bit then serve and enjoy.
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Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 2 pound boneless chicken thighs
Marinade
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- First, mix together all the ingredients for the marinade. Place the chicken thighs in a container or plastic bag, pour the marinade on top and allow it to sit for at least an hour before cooking. You can also allow them to marinate overnight or during the day.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380℉.
- Now, take the boneless chicken thighs from the marinade and straight into the air fryer. Cook for 20 minutes and flip them at the 10 minute mark.
- Keep an eye on them because the sugars in the marinade will char adding a delicious flavor but if pushed too far they can burn. Around the 15 minute mark of cooking check on the thighs and gauge how much time they need.
- Once done cooking, allow to cool a bit then serve and enjoy.
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.