Emilie Meyer
Chicken thighs are a popular choice for air fryer cooking, as they can be cooked to be both crispy and juicy. The cooking time depends on the size of the chicken thighs and the wattage of the air fryer, but generally, they take around 12 minutes on each side.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Cooking time | 12 minutes on one side, then 10-15 minutes on the other side |
| Temperature | 400° F |
| Internal temperature | 165° F |
| Resting time | 3-5 minutes |
| Crispy skin | Pat the skin dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture |
| Crispy skin | Use baking powder |
What You'll Learn
- Cooking times may vary depending on the air fryer model
- Chicken thighs should be cooked until they reach an internal temperature of 165F
- Cooking times will vary depending on the size of the chicken thighs
- Chicken thighs should be cooked in a single layer in the air fryer basket
- Chicken thighs should be cooked in batches if necessary
Cooking times may vary depending on the air fryer model
A general rule of thumb is to cook chicken thighs in an air fryer for 12 minutes, skin side up, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. You should then flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 10-15 minutes. If you want your chicken thighs to be super crispy, you can cook them for 4-minute increments until you reach your desired crispness.
It's important to note that cooking times may vary depending on the model of your air fryer. If your chicken thighs are not as crispy as you would like after the initial cooking time, you can increase the cooking time in 3-minute intervals until they reach your desired level of crispiness.
Additionally, if you are cooking boneless chicken thighs, you may need to reduce the cooking time. For example, you can cook boneless chicken thighs in an air fryer for 6 minutes on the first side and 8-10 minutes on the second side.
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Chicken thighs should be cooked until they reach an internal temperature of 165F
To achieve this, place the chicken thighs in the air fryer, skin side down, and cook for 12 minutes. Then, turn the chicken thighs skin side up and cook for another 10-15 minutes. If you want your chicken thighs to be super crispy, cook for 4-minute intervals until you reach your desired crispness.
The cooking time will depend on the size of your chicken thighs and the wattage of your air fryer. For example, boneless chicken thighs will take less time to cook than bone-in chicken thighs. If your chicken thighs are not as crispy as you would like after the initial cooking time, increase the cooking time in 3-minute intervals until the desired crispiness is achieved.
It is important to note that the internal temperature of 165F should be reached in the thickest part of the thigh. To check this, you can use an internal meat thermometer.
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Cooking times will vary depending on the size of the chicken thighs
If you're cooking bone-in chicken thighs, you should air fry at 400° F for 12 minutes, then flip and cook for 7-12 more minutes. If you're cooking boneless chicken thighs, you should air fry at 400° F for 11-15 minutes total.
If you're cooking skin-on chicken thighs, place them skin-side down in the air fryer basket and cook for 12 minutes. Then, turn them skin-side up and cook for 10-15 minutes more. If you want your chicken thighs super crispy, cook in 4-minute increments until you reach your desired crispness.
If you're cooking boneless chicken thighs, reduce the time on the first side to 6 minutes and cook for 8-10 minutes on the second side.
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Chicken thighs should be cooked in a single layer in the air fryer basket
If you're cooking bone-in chicken thighs, you should air fry them at 400° F for 12 minutes, then flip and cook for 7-12 more minutes. If you're cooking boneless chicken thighs, you should air fry them at 400° F for 11-15 minutes total.
The cooking time will vary depending on the size of your chicken thighs and the wattage of your air fryer. For example, if you're cooking boneless chicken thighs, you can reduce the time on the first side to 6 minutes and then cook for 8-10 minutes on the second side.
Chicken thighs are very forgiving when cooking, so they will still be juicy even with extra time. To check if your chicken is cooked, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh. It should read 165°F when cooked.
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Chicken thighs should be cooked in batches if necessary
The cooking time will vary depending on the size of your chicken thighs and the wattage of your air fryer. For example, boneless chicken thighs will take less time to cook than bone-in chicken thighs. However, as a general rule of thumb, you can expect to cook chicken thighs in the air fryer for around 12 minutes on each side, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
If you are cooking bone-in chicken thighs, you should air fry them at 400°F for 12 minutes, then flip them and cook for an additional 7-12 minutes. For boneless chicken thighs, air fry at 400°F for a total of 11-15 minutes.
It's important to note that cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer, so be sure to check the manufacturer's instructions for specific cooking times and temperatures.
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Frequently asked questions
It takes 12 minutes to cook raw chicken thighs in an air fryer.
You should cook chicken thighs at 400° F.
If you want your chicken thighs to be crispy, cook them for 12 minutes, then flip them and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
You should cook boneless chicken thighs in an air fryer for 6 minutes on one side, then 8-10 minutes on the other side.
You should let chicken thighs rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking in an air fryer.
