Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for cooking boneless skinless chicken thighs in the air fryer, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
Chicken Thighs – This recipe uses boneless skinless chicken thighs just like I do for Mediterranean chicken. If you prefer meat with bones, make air fryer bone-in chicken thighs like this instead. Oil – I use olive oil, but you could use avocado oil, melted coconut oil, or your preferred oil. Italian Seasoning – You can make homemade Italian seasoning in just a few minutes, or just use store-bought. Spices – In addition to the Italian seasoning, season the chicken with smoked paprika (or regular paprika), garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
How To Make Boneless Chicken Thighs In The Air Fryer
This section shows how to make air fryer boneless chicken thighs, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card. If you want an extra punch of flavor in your air fryer boneless chicken thighs, try poultry seasoning, lemon pepper seasoning, or Cajun seasoning. You could even use pork chop seasoning, which is actually really good on chicken. If you have a little more time, make the chicken marinade from my balsamic chicken recipe. Just omit the other spices and Italian seasoning.
Storage Instructions
Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat: The best way is to warm up boneless chicken thighs in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 2-3 minutes. Note that the temp is lower than cooking them initially, otherwise they will brown too much. Freeze: Cool completely, place in a zip lock bag, and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, or in a bowl of cold water on the counter, before reheating.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs
You can pair air fryer chicken thigh recipes like this one with just about any side dish. If you need some ideas, here are a few to get you started:
Potatoes – For a complete air fryer meal, make air fryer sweet potatoes. Or, whip up some Instant Pot baked potatoes while you’re cooking chicken in the air fryer. Vegetables – For a classic side, pair these air fryer boneless chicken thighs with some crispy roasted brussels sprouts (shown in the photo above with balsamic glaze on top), sweet Instant Pot corn on the cob, or simple sauteed green beans. Salads – You can pair chicken with just about any salad recipe, but my go-to choices are kale salad or arugula salad. Noodles – I like to make lighter “pasta” options, like cauliflower mac and cheese or a simple side of zoodles in a basil pesto sauce.
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