How Long To Cook Chicken Thighs In Ninja Foodi

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This Air Fryer Chicken Thighs recipe is a delicious and quick way to cook chicken thighs. It's the perfect easy chicken recipe to make on busy nights! The bone-in chicken thighs are so tender and juicy on the inside and crispy skin on the outside. It's also gluten-free, low carb, and keto-friendly!

If you have recently purchased an air fryer and don't know what to cook with it, try this Air Fryer Chicken Thighs recipe!

This quick chicken dinner recipe is perfect for a stress-free weeknight meal. It's a family-friendly dish, so hearty and comforting.

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Why You'll Love This Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe:
The Ingredients:
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How to Cook Chicken Thighs in an Air Fryer:
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Why You'll Love This Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe:

Simple and quick. The chicken thighs cook faster in the air fryer than in the oven and the result is quite amazing! These chicken thighs only need about 18-25 minutes of cooking time at 400°F. In addition, an air fryer preheats quicker than the conventional oven. You will save a lot of time in the kitchen!

No marinating required. The key is on the perfect chicken seasoning blend! Just rub the chicken with a simple spice blend and oil before cooking and you will have the most tender and flavorful meat!
Super Cheap Meal. Chicken thighs are very good meat and more affordable than chicken breasts. I bought the air-chilled Kirkland chicken thighs (bone-in and skin on) for $0.99 per pound at Costco in my area.

The Ingredients:

Chicken Thighs: They are cheaper and easier to cook than chicken breasts. In this recipe, I used 2 pounds of skin-on and bone-in chicken thighs (7 small pieces) and seasoned with the homemade rub.

The homemade chicken seasoning blend consists of a combination of ground paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, olive oil, freshly crushed black peppercorn, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and kosher salt.

This combination of spices really goes well with chicken! It's a keeper!

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How to Cook Chicken Thighs in an Air Fryer:

The cooking process is very simple. So here are some important steps to follow from preparation to cooking the chicken thighs in an air fryer.

First, pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Set aside.

Second, in a small bowl, add ground paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, olive oil, freshly crushed black peppercorn, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and kosher salt. Mix until combined.

Third, rub the seasoning blend all over the chicken thighs. Don't forget to rub under the skin.
Fourth, follow the owner's manual on how to preheat the air fryer. Set the temperature to 400°F.
Next, place chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side up.
After that, cook for about 18-25 minutes or until fully cooked. Please note that cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the meat, and the type or brand of air fryer you are using. Therefore, always make sure that the internal temperature reaches 165°F regardless of cooking method and cooking temperature before serving.
Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

How to Cook Chicken Thighs in an air fryer

Product used in this recipe: Ninja^® Foodi^™ Digital Air Fry Oven.

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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Crispy and Tender Air Fryer Chicken Thighs. The meat is flavorful. It's low carb and keto-friendly

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 18 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 573 kcal

▢ 2 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in and skin on, (about 7 small to medium pieces) Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels

Seasoning Spice Blend:

▢ 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
▢ 2 tsp garlic powder
▢ 1½ tsp onion powder
▢ 1 tsp ground paprika
▢ 1 tsp freshly crushed black peppercorn
▢ 1 tsp dried thyme
▢ 1 tsp dried oregano
▢ ½ tsp dried rosemary
▢ 1½ tsp kosher salt

In a small bowl, mix all seasoning spice blend ingredients until combined. Rub it all over the chicken thighs, including under the skin.
Preheat the air fryer then set the temperature to 400°F. Lightly grease the basket or tray with oil.
Place chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side up. Working in multiple batches as needed. Cook the chicken thighs for 18-25 minutes or until the internal temperature registered at 165°F, rotate the chicken halfway through.

To bake in the oven:

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Place the chicken, breast side up on a prepared baking sheet.
Cook for about 35-45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, is no longer pink and until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Calories: 573 kcal Carbohydrates: 4 g Protein: 37 g Fat: 45 g Saturated Fat: 11 g Cholesterol: 222 mg Sodium: 1049 mg Potassium: 520 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 1 g Vitamin A: 460 IU Vitamin C: 1 mg Calcium: 35 mg Iron: 2 mg

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