Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Boneless chicken thighs rubbed with smoked paprika and garlic, air fried until juicy inside and crisp at the edges.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs 5 to 6, excess fat trimmed
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt up to 1 tsp to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- cooking spray
- 1 lemon for serving
- fresh parsley chopped, for serving
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Lightly grease the basket if it is not nonstick.
- Pat the thighs dry. Mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper and press onto both sides.
- Place the thighs smooth-side down in a single layer without touching. Cook 10 minutes, flip, and cook 4 to 5 minutes more until the thickest part reaches at least 165°F (74°C).
- Rest 5 minutes and serve with lemon and parsley.
Notes
Nutrition values are an estimate per serving (about 1 to 2 thighs), based on 4 servings. Dark meat is most tender at about 175°F (79°C). Store up to 4 days.