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Crispy and Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are the perfect thing to make tonight! Perfectly seasoned, these are the most scrumptious chicken thighs EVER! Chicken thighs are moist, and juicy and a wonderful choice for dinner. Try them in this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken, Buttery Garlic Herb Chicken with Zucchini and the Best Bourbon Chicken for the best dinners. These delectable pieces of chicken are going to rock your world! They’re fast, they’re delicious and because they’re cooked in the air fryer a tad bit healthier than if you had pan fried them. Using the air fryer eliminates the extra fat you need to add to a dish to get that crispy outside and perfect inside. I love that I can have fabulous meal on the table in no time, even if I didn’t plan ahead. Pairing it with some rice, and veggies and I have a scrumptious satisfying meal in no time! Keeping the bone in and the skin on increases the moisture and the flavor of these thighs. The skin will get nice and crispy and full of flavor while the inside is perfectly moist and juicy. Cooking poultry in the air fryer has become an absolute favorite around here. It’s so delectable every time. I love how it’s never dry or over done. And it’s quick and easy. I can seriously have perfectly cooked chicken for any meal faster than any other way without the added fats or liquid. These thighs are just so amazingly delicious. Ingredients for Perfect Chicken ThighsThis is a pretty straightforward recipe, with no special seasonings or sauces. All of these ingredients can be found in your pantry or at your local grocery store. Another reason it’s so fast. But it tastes so amazing! The air fryer melds the flavors together for perfectly tasting chicken!
Making Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Every Time!Super simple, super delicious! Perfect for those weekdays that super busy and super crazy. Instead of ordering out you can have a homemade healthy meal in no time. This is so easy your family can help you! Kids love to mix up the spices. Have them use a large spoon to toss the chicken. The more my kids help in the kitchen, the more they tend to eat!
Chicken Thighs vs Chicken BreastsBoth breasts and thighs are an incredible source of lean protein, which is ideal in any diet. When it comes to direct comparison between chicken breasts and chicken thighs there are some clear differences. Chicken breasts will win the category of being the most healthy. It has fewer calories and fat per the same amount. However the thighs will win hands down in flavor and juiciness. That extra bit of fat on the thigh creates that incredible flavor and helps the meat stay tender and moist. Breasts have a higher chance of becoming dry and flavorless if over cooked. To combat that we often add more fats and seasonings to the breasts. With the thighs you don’t have to add the extra fat, or seasonings. Tips for Crispy Chicken ThighsUsing an air fryer, makes this super simple. This recipe is the perfect but you can vary it as you desire. It’s so versatile and easy to customize. There are a few tips I have discovered in cooking this recipe that will help it turn out gorgeous!
Don’t Have an Air Fryer? You Can Make These in the Oven!No worries if you don’t have an air fryer, you can still make incredible chicken thighs in the oven. They will take a little longer but with this trick they’ll still come out crispy and juicy.
How to Use These Chicken ThighsThe best part about chicken is that it’s so versatile and cooking it like this means you can use it so many different ways. Change up the spices to fit your recipe and get creative.
More Chicken Thigh Recipes to TryI seriously love the super tender deliciousness you get with chicken thighs. They are so juicy. Having that little bit of dark meat on the thigh, just helps it so much. Try these recipes that bring out the best of chicken thighs.
Serves: 4 Calories387kcal (19%)Carbohydrates2g (1%)Protein24g (48%)Fat31g (48%)Saturated Fat7g (35%)Cholesterol142mg (47%)Sodium403mg (17%)Potassium319mg (9%)Fiber1g (4%)Sugar1g (1%)Vitamin A605IU (12%)Calcium20mg (2%)Iron1mg (6%) All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household. Course Dinner, Main Course Cuisine American Keyword air fryer chicken thighs, Chicken Thighs How long do you cook thighs in an air fryer?Preheat a 3.5-quart air fryer to 400 degrees F. Add the chicken thighs to the air fryer basket, skin-side down and without touching. Cook, flipping skin-side up halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part (avoiding the bone) reads 165 degrees F, about 18 minutes.
How long do you cook chicken in the air fryer and what temperature?Place chicken in air fryer basket, standing against sides of basket if necessary. Set to 350°F; cook 15 minutes. Turn chicken; cook 5 to 8 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
What temperature do you cook chicken on in the air fryer?After testing a variety of temperatures, I found that 375 degrees F is the best temperature for air frying chicken. Because the air fryer uses convection heat, you do not need to set it as high as you would an oven (in a regular oven, 425 degrees F is best for baking chicken, like Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast).
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