Just 3 ingredients are needed to create crispy skin BBQ seasoned super juicy chicken thighs. Grab your air fryer & let’s make deliciousness!
The Best Air Fried Chicken
Who doesn’t crave juicy chicken thighs with crispy skin? The perfect blend of tenderness and crunch is irresistible. Thanks to the air fryer, you can create a mouthwatering air-fried BBQ chicken dish with just 3 simple ingredients!
This recipe is quick, easy, and delivers amazing flavor. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering, your taste buds are in for a treat.
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LORIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!! I am blown away by how amazing this recipe is. Just a few ingredients and I had the best chicken I’ve ever had in my life! I cannot believe how crispy the skin gets! These were unbelievably exceptional! And thank you for giving us the alternative cooking times for breasts too!
Grab Your Ingredients
What I love about this dish is that it’s literally just 3 ingredients
- Chicken Thighs – I went with deboned but left the skin on
- Wing Wub Seasoning
Coat The Chicken Thighs
- Coat all thighs with Wing Wub Seasoning. Place them on a cooling rack on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Place the tray into the fridge for 30 minutes.
If you’ve seen my other videos and in my newsletters, I’ve been recommending this Oxo BBQ grill prep and carry set. I use mine all the time! It’s the perfect size to marinate and prep larger items plus smaller items like these thighs.
Into The Air Fryer
Since they first came out, I’ve tested countless air fryers. The Engineer in me owes it to you. It’s important to me as I will never put my name or brand behind a product I don’t love and use. It has to meet a certain set of standards and criteria. Repeatable quality is everything to me.
This Instant Vortex Air Fryer is the best I’ve ever used!
- Air fry for 17 minutes. Flip the thighs and air fry for 9-12 minutes more or until the internal temperature reads 170F.
Chef’s Tip: Air Fry Chicken Skin-Side Down
I’ve tried it both ways, starting with the skin side up and down, and I found that starting with the skin side down produces better results.
- Starting with the skin side down, you render the fat and moisten the meat.
- It makes it easier to flip.
- Fliping the thighs gives the skin a “second” air fry, which is the secret to making it super crispy!
GBDC – Golden Brown Delicious & CRISPY!!!
Seriously, LOOK at that skin there! You know it’s insane when you get that crispy skin bubble like that!
That Crispy Chicken Skin
When you see those little bubbles form, you know you’ve done an amazing job and will have the crispest skin!
Boneless vs Bone-In Chicken In The Air Fryer
- Bone-In: I’ve not seen a difference in cooking time regarding chicken thighs. The most important thing to rely on is a meat thermometer. I prefer to cook dark meat at 170F, while white meat at 165F.
- Skinless and Boneless Thighs: These will cook faster. Air fryer for 10 minutes, flip, and air fry another 4-7 or until the internal temp reads 170F
- Boneless Breasts: this is where size does matter *If it has skin, still start with skin-side down
- Small (5-7 ounces) – 7 minutes, flip then another 2-4 minutes or until internal temp is 165F
- Medium (8-9 ounces) – 9 minutes, flip then another 2-4 minutes or until internal temp is 165F
- Large (10+ ounces) – 10 minutes, flip then another 7-9 minutes or until internal temp is 165F
Ways To Serve Crispy Air Fried Chicken Thighs
- Entree – I’m a fan of this, served with mashed potatoes, buttered peas, cheesy corn casserole, and fresh bread.
- Sandwich 2 – crusty roll and diner-style coleslaw on top
- Salad – roughly chopped and put on top of this salad or this salad
What to serve with Air Fried Chicken Thighs
- Arugula Feta Salad with Fruit, Prosciutto, and Candied Nuts: This salad is a delightful blend of savory and sweet that will tantalize your taste buds.
- Classic Diner-Style Coleslaw: This is a retro diner-style coleslaw with a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy dressing mixed with cabbage, carrots, onions, and seasonings.
- Smoked Garlic Onion Parmesan Potato Chips: Elevate your boring potato chips by seasoning them with garlic and onion powder, coating them in Parmesan cheese, and smoking them to perfection!
- Esquites Recipe (Elote Street Corn Dip): Grilled corn is mixed with a luscious, creamy, spicy mixture of spices, fresh cilantro, and Cotija cheese!
Recipe Substitutions & Additions
Since I’ve already addressed using bone-in and chicken breasts above, the only thing you have the freedom to change is the seasoning
- Italian – I’m not kidding when I say that this Chupacabra Italian Seasoning is the best I’ve ever tasted
- Fajita – season with Chupacabra Fajita Seasoning and serve in tacos or tortillas
- Classic Chicken – seriously Chupacabra Cluckalicous is what got me hooked on their entire seasoning line
Here’s what I used:
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Easy & Delicious Air Fryer Crispy BBQ Chicken Thighs
Just 3 ingredients are needed to create crispy skin BBQ seasoned super juicy chicken thighs. Grab your air fryer & let’s make deliciousness!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 thighs
- Category: air fryer, boneless thighs, easy dinner, fried chicken, healthy chicken, meal prep chicken
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: air fryer, boneless thighs, easy dinner, fried chicken, healthy chicken, meal prep chicken
Ingredients
Instructions
- Coat all thighs in Wing Wub Seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Place them on a cooling rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Put the tray into the fridge for 30 minutes, uncovered.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F. Remove the basket(s) from the air fryer, lightly mist it with olive oil, and place the chicken thighs skin-side down in a single layer.
- Air fry for 17 minutes. Flip the thighs and air-fry for 9-12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 170°F.
- Remove from the basket(s) and enjoy!
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