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2 Ingredient Juiciest Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
You have to agree that this recipe for the Juiciest Air Fryer Chicken Thighs will deliver the most impressive and juiciest chicken and crisp skin with garlic herb marinade.
Additional Information
- Can this be frozen? Yes. Once cooked, let the chicken thighs cool completely, then freeze them in an airtight container or freezer bag. For best quality, use within about 2 to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- How long can it be stored? Store cooked chicken thighs in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
Substitute Suggestions
- Can I use a different marinade? Absolutely. You can replace the 1 cup Diana Garlic and Herb Marinade with another garlic and herb, Italian-style, barbecue, or similar chicken marinade. Just check the salt level because some marinades are much saltier than others.
- Can I use boneless chicken thighs? Yes, but boneless chicken thighs cook much faster. Start checking them after about 15 to 20 minutes
- Can I use skinless chicken thighs? Yes. They’ll still be tasty, but you won’t get the same browned, crisp skin. Start checking them earlier because skinless pieces can dry out more quickly.
- Can I use the leftover marinade? Don’t use marinade that has touched raw chicken as a dipping sauce or finishing sauce unless you bring it to a proper boil first. Honestly, I’d just discard it and save yourself the hassle.
Why you’ll love and enjoy Juiciest Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
- The marinade gives the chicken loads of flavour without a long ingredient list.
- The air fryer does the hard work while you get on with dinner.
- You get juicy chicken with beautifully browned skin and very little fuss.
Juiciest Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Poultry Recipes
- Method: Air Fryer
Description
Chicken thighs go into a bowl with garlic and herb marinade, then into the air fryer. Halfway through, turn them so the skin gets a chance to brown properly, then let the air fryer finish the job.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup Diana Garlic and Herb Marinade, divided
Instructions
- Clean and pat 4 chicken thighs very dry with paper towel, especially the skin.
- Pour 1/2 cup Diana Garlic and Herb Marinade into a large bowl or shallow dish that fits comfortably inside your air fryer basket or drawer.
- Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer, skin side down.
- Place the chicken thighs, skin side down, into the marinade.
- Pour the remaining 1/2 cup Diana Garlic and Herb Marinade over the chicken.
- Cook at 310⁰F (155⁰C) for about 30 minutes.
- Remove from the AF and carefully turn the chicken thighs over so the skin side is facing up.
- Continue cooking for another 30 minutes, depending on the size of the thighs and how your air fryer runs.
- For nicely browned skin, you can give them a few extra minutes if needed, but keep an eye on them.
- Let the chicken thighs rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Add fresh vegetables, a salad, potatoes, or whatever you’re in the mood for.
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Esme Slabs: SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 441
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 2683.1 mg
- Fat: 12.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 58.6 g
- Cholesterol: 280.1 mg
You don’t need a fancy spice rub to make chicken thighs taste amazing.
Juiciest Air Fryer Chicken Thighs gives chicken thighs plenty of garlic herb flavour while keeping the cooking process straightforward. The juicy meat and beautifully browned skin make this an easy dinner choice that can go from marinade to table without much fuss.
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