Here is an air fryer chicken thigh recipe that can be cooked to perfection in the air fryer with a super tasty marinade.

This recipe is great for meal prep or weekly rotation because it’s super simple and easy to cook in the air fryer. These chicken thighs are also very juicy and pair well with air fryer french fries, baked sweet potato cubes, or air fryer green beans.

Freshly baked chicken thighs in air fryer compartment

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe

How to make juicy and tasty chicken thighs at home with an air fryer. By using this marinade, it's a fantastic recipe for weekly meal planning and meal prep.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep

Cuisine American

Servings4 servings

Calories (per serving)358.71 kcal

Equipment

1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs bone in

Marinade

Instructions

Combine marinade and chicken thighs in a large mixing bowl. Store in a zip lock bag or food storage container overnight or for at least 30 minutes to allow the chicken thighs to marinate.
Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 180°C degrees (375°F).
Add the chicken thighs to the air fryer compartment and cook for 10 minutes. Turn over and cook for a further 10 minutes, or until fully crisp and cooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken thighCalories: 358.71kcalCarbohydrates: 7.81gProtein: 24.8gFat: 25.17gSaturated Fat: 6.63gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5.13gMonounsaturated Fat: 10.76gTrans Fat: 0.12gCholesterol: 141.61mgSodium: 671.09mgPotassium: 382.32mgFiber: 0.42gSugar: 4.96gVitamin A: 131.26IUVitamin B1: 0.13mgVitamin B2: 0.22mgVitamin B3: 7.17mgVitamin B5: 1.53mgVitamin B6: 0.57mgVitamin B12: 0.93µgVitamin C: 1.8mgVitamin D: 0.14µgVitamin E: 0.56mgVitamin K: 6.88µgCalcium: 37.66mgCopper: 0.11mgFolate: 7.75µgIron: 2.02mgManganese: 0.18mgMagnesium: 35.83mgPhosphorus: 251.74mgSelenium: 27.74µgZinc: 1.94mgNet Carbohydrates: 7.39g

Data source: USDA

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How Long Do Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Last?

This recipe is perfect for meal prepping or batch cooking. Just ensure you keep them stored in an airtight food storage container.

Method	Duration
Fridge	3-4 days
Freezer	6 months

How To Reheat Air Fryer Chicken Thighs?

Method	Duration
Air Fryer	8 to 10 minutes
Microwave	2 to 4 minutes
Oven	10 to 12 minutes

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