Name: Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1.5 lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs ((~6 medium)) (Source: 1.5 lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs ((~6 medium))); 2 tbsp Olive oil (Source: 2 tbsp Olive oil); 1 tsp Italian seasoning (Source: 1 tsp Italian seasoning); 3/4 tsp Smoked paprika (Source: 3/4 tsp Smoked paprika); 1/2 tsp Garlic powder (Source: 1/2 tsp Garlic powder); 1/2 tbsp Sea salt (Source: 1/2 tbsp Sea salt); 1/4 tsp Black pepper (Source: 1/4 tsp Black pepper)

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Boneless skinless chicken thighs (~6 medium)

In the method: Meanwhile, pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.

Italian seasoning

In the method: Sprinkle both sides with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Smoked paprika

In the method: Sprinkle both sides with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

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Servings

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1.5 lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs (~6 medium)
Ingredient note
Source: 1.5 lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs (~6 medium)
2 tbsp Olive oil
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Source: 2 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Source: 1 tsp Italian seasoning
3/4 tsp Smoked paprika
Ingredient note
Source: 3/4 tsp Smoked paprika
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
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Source: 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tbsp Sea salt
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Source: 1/2 tbsp Sea salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
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Source: 1/4 tsp Black pepper

How to make it

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Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
Meanwhile, pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
Brush both sides of the chicken thighs with olive oil. Sprinkle both sides with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Once preheated, place the boneless chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, with the pieces not touching each other or at most barely touching. (Don’t crowd the basket. If they don’t all fit, air fry in batches.)
Air fry boneless chicken thighs for 10-12 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches at least 170 degrees F (77 degrees C) (this higher temperature is recommended for juicy dark meat). Cook time can vary depending on the size of the chicken thighs and will take longer if you didn’t preheat the air fryer first. You can flip halfway through if you like, but it's not absolutely necessary.
Remove the chicken thighs to a plate, tent the top with foil, and let them rest for 5 minutes to let the juices settle before serving.

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Remove the chicken thighs to a plate, tent the top with foil, and let them rest for 5 minutes to let the juices settle before serving.

A little more help as you go

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Prepare the first additions

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Check the air-fryer setup

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A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the air fryer. Start with this step: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Air fry boneless chicken thighs for 10-12 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches at least 170 degrees F (77 degrees C) (this higher temperature is recommended for juicy dark meat).

Is there another preparation step to plan for?