Super Easy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Method
Wanna know how to make the juiciest air fryer chicken thighs?
I totally lucked out and my air fryer is still working as new. A few bumps and scratches but otherwise perfect. Well now that i’m saying this, I think I need to replace the inside crisper tray because it’s lost its nonstick stickiness. I checked back in my past orders, and it looks like I bought it on Amazon Feb 8, 2023, so it’s been more than 3 years – and for cheap Amazon appliances, that’s pretty dang good in my book.
And note, this is NOT a sponsored post. The link below isn’t sponsored by Amazon nor am I getting paid to share the link.
With that said, I’m using the:
…aren’t Amazon product titles so cringe? Right?
Anyway, moving on to the actual “recipe” (if you can even call it that, because it’s almost too easy).
I usually grab a pack of Sanderson Farms chicken thighs from Safeway. Thighs and drumsticks are my absolute go-to because they’re way cheaper than wings or chicken breasts these days, and they don’t dry out.
Here is exactly how I make them:
The Setup
- The Chicken (Thawed, not frozen): The 5-quart (4.73 liter) air fryer basket fits about five chicken thighs without overcrowding them.
- The Seasoning: Generously sprinkle Kinder’s “The Blend” (which is a pre-mix of salt, pepper, and garlic).
The Instructions
- Prep: Drop your solid liner into the air fryer basket and place up to five seasoned chicken thighs in a single layer.
- Round One: Pop the drawer shut and select the “Chicken” preset. On my machine, that defaults to 380°F (193˚C) for 20 minutes. Hit start and walk away.
- The Flip: When the timer goes off, pull out the drawer and flip the chicken thighs over so they crisp up evenly on the other side.
- Round Two: Set the air fryer for another 20 minutes at 380°F (193˚C) and let it do its thing.
And honestly? That is literally it. Perfectly crispy chicken, and zero crusties to scrub afterwards.
Pro-tip
Use disposable air fryer liners. Specifically, use the solid parchment ones without the holes in them. It keeps all the grease from dripping down into the basket and makes cleanup way easier.
