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Four easy air fryer chicken thighs sit on a plate with lemon wedges on the side.
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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs - Crispy and Juicy!

This air fryer chicken thighs recipe comes together in under 20 minutes with a few simple seasonings! Create tender, juicy and perfectly seasoned chicken thighs every single time.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer chicken thighs
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the chicken thighs, ketchup, baking powder, tomato paste, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Toss everything together until the chicken thighs are well coated all over.
  • Preheat air fryer to 350°F degrees and cook for 15 to 18 minutes, flipping once halfway through. The chicken thighs are done when an instant read thermometer inserted into the thicket past of the thigh reads 165°F. (Or you can cook at 400°F for 7 to 10 minutes.)

Notes

Boneless Chicken Thighs: Boneless thighs take a little less time to cook. For boneless chicken thighs, cook in an air fryer at 380°F for 6 to 8 minutes. 
Storage: Store leftover chicken thighs in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F until warmed through. 
Check for doneness: Cooking times can vary depending on your air fryer. Always use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Chicken is cooked through when as instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reads 165°F.