These 15-minute air fryer chicken thighs are super juicy with crispy edges and made with boneless and skinless chicken thighs. The perfect weeknight dinner and meal prep. No oil needed!
These air fryer boneless and skinless chicken thighs are so crispy and moist that it’s hard to believe there is no oil in the recipe. They take 15 minutes to cook, which makes them the perfect quick weeknight dinner.
They’re also super flavorful since they’re seasoned with a blend of paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. These crispy chicken thighs practically melt in your mouth and have the most delicious crisp edges.
Ingredients needed
This air fryer chicken thighs recipe requires 4 ingredients plus salt and pepper. You don’t need oil and probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry already. Here is a list of ingredients, so you have everything prepared:
- Chicken Thighs: You need 5 to 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs. Remember to trim the excess fat off before air frying!
- Spices: Elevate the flavor with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. This blend ensures the perfect taste!
- Lemons: Squeeze fresh lemon juice just before serving to add a delightful tang to your dish.
- Fresh Parsley: For an optional finishing touch, garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley.
How to make air fryer boneless and skinless chicken thighs
Air-frying chicken thighs is the best way to prepare them! It yields the most tender chicken, with the crispies skin. The best of all, the recipe takes 15 minutes, making it the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner and meal prep. Here are step-by-step instructions with pictures for visual reference:
Step 1:
First, preheat your air fryer to 380°F and lightly grease the basket with non-stick olive oil spray.
Step 2:
Meanwhile, dry your chicken thighs with a paper towel and combine all your seasonings in a small bowl. Season both sides of the chicken thighs, using your fingers to pat the seasoning mixture onto each gently.
Step 3:
Then, add the chicken thighs smooth side down into the preheated air fryer, ensuring they are NOT overlapping!
Step 4:
Air fry for 10 minutes. Then, flip each chicken piece with tongs and an air fryer for 4 – 5 more until cooked through when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Serve immediately with a squeeze of lemon, sprinkle of fresh parsley, and enjoy!
PrintAir Fryer Chicken Thighs Skinless and Boneless
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Lunch & Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 5 – 6 boneless and skinless chicken thighs, excess fat trimmed off
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 – 2 lemons, for serving
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for serving
Instructions
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Preheat air fryer to 380°F and lightly grease the basket with non-stick olive oil spray.
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Meanwhile, pat your chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and combine all your seasonings into a small bowl.
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Season both sides of the chicken thighs, using your fingers to gently pat the seasoning mixture onto each.
- Then, add the chicken thighs smooth side down into the preheated air fryer, ensuring they are NOT overlapping!
- Air fry for 10 minutes. Then, flip each chicken piece with tongs and an air fryer for 4 – 5 more until cooked through when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Serve immediately with a squeeze of lemon, sprinkle of fresh parsley, and enjoy!
