Description
Golden, juicy, and irresistibly crispy, these air fryer boneless chicken thighs are quick to make and bursting with flavor, giving you all the crunch of fried chicken without the extra oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for extra crunch)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3–5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and thyme. Add chicken thighs and toss until evenly coated.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking.
- Arrange chicken thighs in a single layer, leaving space between each piece.
- Air fry at 400°F for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 3 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides and enjoy.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning for better crispiness.
- Use panko instead of regular breadcrumbs for an extra crunchy texture.
- Always use a meat thermometer to ensure safe cooking (165°F).
- Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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