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chicken thighs with fresh chopped parsley on an air fryer tray

AIR FRYER BONELESS CHICKEN THIGHS

Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs are the perfect mix of crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. This easy recipe delivers big flavour with minimal effort!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 3-4 tbsp BBQ Dry Rub
  • 1.5 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or avocado oil)
  • 3 tbsp BBQ Sauce optional, for brushing at the end

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
    hand with a paper towel patting down raw chicken thighs on a plate
  • Drizzle with olive oil, toss to coat, then massage the BBQ dry rub all over. Let sit for 15–20 minutes (or refrigerate up to 2 hours).
    seasoned raw chicken thighs in a bowl
  • Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes, if needed.
  • Arrange the chicken in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
    raw seasoned chicken on an air fryer tray
  • Air fry at 380°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway. Check that the internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
    cooked seasoned chicken thighs on an air fryer tray
  • OPTIONAL: Brush BBQ sauce on the chicken during the last 2 minutes, then increase temp to 400°F (200°C) to caramelize.
  • Rest for 3–5 minutes, then dig in!

Notes

For extra crispy edges, spritz with a little cooking spray before air frying.
Leftovers? Slice and toss into wraps, salads, or bowls!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 1647mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
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