This crispy boneless chicken thighs in the air fryer recipe is a total game-changer. With perfectly crispy skin on the outside and irresistibly juicy meat on the inside, this recipe delivers bold flavor and texture in every bite. The best part? It’s ready to serve in just 25 minutes. Let me show you how to do it.
Why you will love this recipe
This crispy boneless chicken is my go-to on a busy weeknight, especially when we are having a rice bowl. I love that it is versatile and can be seasoned to whatever flavor profile we fancy that night. It is also pretty easy and quick to make.
To make this meal very economical, I debone the chicken thighs myself, which saves me some money. This recipe is family-friendly, and even your picky eaters will ask you for more servings.
If you don't own an air fryer, you can also cook the chicken on a grill, in the oven, or on the stovetop.
Watch how to make this recipe
What you will need
Skin-on boneless chicken thighs: Substitute with bone-in chicken thighs and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Ground ginger
Cumin
Ground coriander
Hot paprika
Onion granules
Garlic granules
Baking powder
Olive oil cooking spray
Salt and black pepper
How to make crispy boneless chicken thighs in air fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 400F/200C for 3-5 minutes
Make the seasoning: in a small bowl, add ginger, cumin, hot paprika, onion granules, garlic granules and mix to combine. Divide the seasoning mix into 2 portions, and add baking powder to one portion. Mix to combine, and set aside.
Season the chicken: Arrange the chicken on a plate, skin side down and season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle half of the seasoning on the chicken and rub it all over it. Flip the chicken, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the remaining seasoning (with the baking powder). Pat down with your fingers so it adheres properly to the chicken.
Air fry: Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin side down and spray them lightly with cooking oil. Air fry for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F/74C.
Transfer the cooked chicken thighs to a plate and rest for a few minutes before slicing so that the juice can redistribute back into the chicken.
Garnish with chopped fresh herbs for freshness. Enjoy!
How to store
Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Reheat in the air fryer at 360F/180C for 3-5 minutes or in the microwave until warm through to your liking.
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Crispy Boneless Chicken Thighs (Air Fryer)
Ingredients
- 7 Boneless skin-on chicken thighs about 1.5lb
- ½ teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- ½ Tablespoon Hot paprika
- ½ Tablespoon Onion granules
- ½ Tablespoon Garlic granules
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F/200C for 3-5 minutes
- In a small bowl, add ginger, cumin, hot paprika, onion granules, garlic granules and mix to combine. Divide the seasoning mix into 2 portions, and add baking powder to one portion. Mix to combine, and set aside.
- Arrange the chicken on a plate, skin side down and season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle half of the seasoning on the chicken and rub it all over it. Flip the chicken, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the remaining seasoning (with the baking powder). Pat down with your fingers so it adheres properly to the chicken.
- Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin side down and spray them lightly with cooking oil. Air fry for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F/74C.
- Transfer the cooked chicken thighs to a plate and rest for a few minutes before slicing so that the juice can redistribute back into the chicken.
- Garnish with chopped fresh herbs for freshness. Enjoy!
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I hope you enjoy this air fryer boneless chicken thighs recipe! If you try it out, please let me know in the comments below how it turns out for you. Tag us @cravingsmallbites on Instagram and save away to your Pinterest. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them as well. I’d be happy to help!
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