Air Fried NO OIL | NO BATTER Salt and Pepper CHICKEN THIGHS Ninja Foodi XL PRO Large Air Frying Oven

[@str8isis574]

OMG! That looks so good and CRISPY! I've NEVER cooked chicken thighs, not I'm thinking that fat makes a delicious difference. Lol When you bit into it, I was convinced! Thanks for the recipe.

[@JohnSanders]

It was really Crispy... it is pretty much the only way we cook chicken now... glad you enjoyed the video and thank you very much for commenting on the crunch it made!!!

[@chadharrelson2880]

@@JohnSanders Me too!

[@jhowse2533]

Just wanted you to know that because of your video's my family has swiped to a Ninja Foodi model DT251. We can not be any happier!!! Since purchasing the air fryer, I have cooked almost all your recipes. You have made us a believer and can't thank you enough. Please keep the video's coming!

[@JohnSanders]

That is exactly what I love hearing...I really do love this oven and it is what I believe is the perfect device for a family... I'm very glad to have you and your family aboard!!! I may switch devices around every once in awhile but for now... without a doubt... this is the KING of my kitchen!!! Thanks for sharing that and as always... love you and your family!!!

[@joshuajohnston8452]

Let me just tell ya something Jelly.. I made 8 thighs last night using your method ( added in some lemon pepper towards the end ) I gotta say that’s the best “fried” chicken I’ve ever made in my life .. unreal… thanks so much

[@krachel2563]

John Sanders you are my favorite ninji foodi chef 💗 it's the energy for me

[@littledutchie6706]

I always refer back to this video. I have the same air fryer and love it. Your videos are fantastic, thank you.

[@Globalfoodbook1]

The chicken thighs look absolutely delicious and crispy. Well done, Mr John.

[@JohnSanders]

Thank you... it was really really good!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@lindy6006]

Just saw this video was posted... my husbands favorite - "chicken thighs" I am becoming a chicken thigh convert... will try your method soon - I recommend your channel and videos all the time on Facebook groups... Thanks - your the best!

[@JohnSanders]

That is really good to hear... thank you...and thanks for watching!!!

[@bradybunch84a]

I just love how easy you made this process! I love these air fryers. I use mine almost every day. I never seem to use my big oven or even my stovetop anymore. Just my air fryer. Just love it. I have one of those Ninja air fryers that you can "flip" on the counter to make all the extra space. I think of mine as a toy that I play with every day like one of those Easy Bake Ovens 50 years ago. I always wanted one when I was a kid even though I was a boy but I thought of all the food I could cook for myself back then. Now that's what I am doing now except my wife is loving it because she doesn't have to cook anymore and she likes the healthy food that comes out of these air fryers. Sure do enjoy you air fryer videos. Take care my friend.

[@davidwhite9041]

Another Great Job Jelly007! Just cooked four delicious thighs that I marinated in Mojo seasoning yesterday. And you are spot on with the time.

[@JohnSanders]

Thanks and that MOJO sounds like a good flavor...thanks for watching!!!

[@Shawn_Faris]

The skin of that chicken looks yummy and crispy.

[@susierivera6557]

Thank you for helping me to master the world of cooking with an air fryer!

[@flex_007]

Because of you mr.sanders I just bought a ninja pro oven and I'm having fun trying your recipes. New subscriber here.👍

[@JohnSanders]

Good to hear!!

[@lorihoezee5353]

Love watching you, so easy to follow! Thank you!

[@JohnSanders]

Glad you enjoy my videos and thank you for watching!!!

[@verdell1977]

Thank you for sharing. I'm trying this recipe tonight.

[@JohnSanders]

Very good to hear...I think you will be very impressed and please let me know what you think!!!

[@lorithompson3165]

Love your air fryer videos!!! Thanks so much for all you do!!!

[@JohnSanders]

You are very welcome... thank you for watching!!!

[@frank1fm634]

Gotta admit they look pretty good and no oil!That's a keeper.

[@chadharrelson2880]

I made these a couple weeks ago and they were amazing! Used leftovers to do a homemade chicken pot pie. Doing these again tonight!

[@bc1248]

LOL! I thought I was the only one who cook my fried chicken like that! I love it! To me, plain air fried chicken is even crispier than pan fried chicken.

[@JohnSanders]

I agree... and so much easier...thanks for watching!!!

[@LiveANoursishedLife]

I'm so happy I found this video!! I just got my Ninja oven like yours and I have skinless chicken thighs in the fridge and was nervous about trying the air fry. Will cook them up tonight!

[@jesebsp]

this is how I've made chicken since the first air fryer i bought. it's awesome. i use the probe and it came out great, didn't have to keep checking it .

[@JohnSanders]

It does work really well!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@tiebaojin]

I use Dash Salt-free on most of my chicken products, (they have so many different flavors). And I alternate the spice on different thighs in the same cooking. Sometimes I just use tarragon or thyme and no salt - tastes just as good. And I do really love the Ninja Foodi - also agree that it is the best thing since the microwave. Love your videos, John!

[@JohnSanders]

That sounds like some really good seasoning options and I will try those before long... i love this oven too!!! glad you enjoy the videos and thank you very much for watching!!!

[@myronwells4541]

Thank you so much for sharing that recipe!!! It came out so great and very juicy!!! Keep it up.

[@subukai]

perfect timing. I am cooking shake and bake thighs in my Ninja Air fryer. Thanks!

[@JohnSanders]

That sounds really good!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@DallasBoricua]

I recently bought the same Ninja Oven and I plan on cooking some thighs tonight. I know they will be delicious. Thank you, John.

[@dildredsuttles8904]

I really love your video I will be investing in the Ninji foodie xl

[@JohnSanders]

Glad to hear that you enjoy my videos and I think you will love this oven...thanks for watching!!!

[@glendalloyd7052]

Looks amazing Now I’m hungry 🤤

[@JohnSanders]

They are really good Glenda... thank you for watching !!!

[@majorpayne4098]

I bought the Ninja non thermometer one could not see paying extra for one little item. You sold me on this and so far AWESOME!!! Watching your channel a lot and love the recipes. Thank You. One thing... can you post the simplified version of the recipe as well under SHOW MORE ?

[@rnbnart]

Watching your videos convinced me to buy that Ninja Fryer Oven. It just came in this week. Thank you cause I wasn’t sure which Air Fryer to get.

[@KatyInNH]

Looks Yummy!

[@JohnSanders]

Thank you... they were very good...thanks for watching!!!

[@billwalters8067]

It sure looks good going to try some

[@renoj6151]

Saved, Shared, Subscribed, and trying this tonight for our first air fry meal with our new Bravo machine. Thanks so much for this NO OIL guide. Looking forward to seeing more air fry from you John! Hoo-Yah from some chicken lovers in the pacific northwest.

[@roymcewen8203]

Great Presentation and I liked that you are not spraying on oil. Your Airfryer looks Great but it is surprisingly slow compared to my large Philips Turbo model. I do most chicken at 400 F at 8 minutes on each side for a total of 16 minutes. They are never under cooked. Thanks for your wonderful video 👍🏻

[@cakesinthecity]

Cant wait to try this

[@motherofwarriors456]

Just got a instant pot, trying to find the perfect first meal to cook in it... When I stumbled across your videos Now I'm 3rd video in learning about mutiple appliances we have 😍😍 have fair few video of yours lined up next. THANK YOU

[@JohnSanders]

That is good to hear!!! Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for watching!!!

[@Penelope416]

Wow these look delicious. I've really been enjoying my Ninja Foodi. I mostly pressure cook with it but I want to experiment with the air fryer setting! Thanks for the video!

[@sarahb2623]

Great video thank you!

[@JohnSanders]

Your welcome... thank you for watching!!!

[@deborahfogel3689]

Those look and sound delicious! My favorite part of the chicken. I loved the chicken necks. Why do we not get chicken necks any more?

[@JohnSanders]

I haven't eaten chicken necks in years... my grandmother always cooked them with the rest of the chicken... that she personally harvested in her back yard...lol... it was a memory I can't forget...lol...I might just try some again before long...thanks for watching!!!

[@navystan]

Love John, Great job with your cooking videos. Just discovered air fryer this Christmas. I love to cook, and love healthy cooking. Air fryer, Instant Pot, and a Thermapen. What else do you need? :)

[@charlesadams7200]

John, great video. I have enjoyed your channel. Can you tell me how to clean the heating elements at the top. Have some splatter on them and I can not get it all off. I do not want to try anything harsh as I do not want to damage them. Or is it just tat they get dirty and that is that?

[@scirishrugger]

Curious on that as well. I'm almost afraid to touch the elements.

[@JohnSanders]

I don't try to clean them... I think they just get stiff on them but if it is not too bad it shouldn't hurt... this might be a question for ninja though...thanks for watching!!!

[@cynthia-n9w]

This NYC girl just loves these vids! Ever thought about getting on the Instant Pot or slow cooker bandwagon? (I've mixed feelings - not a fan of mushy food - but I think the gadget geek in you would have some fun.)

[@JohnSanders]

I have a few instant pot videos... and they are a really neat device...thanks for watching!!!

[@mhager1978]

Where did you find those cool salt & pepper grinders/shakers?

[@peaceloveforever88]

good recipe

[@Edward2M2026]

Great recipe as usual. Hey, I'm overdue for a new heat resistant gloves. What's that you're wearing in this video? Thanks for sharing the great recipes, John!

[@JohnSanders]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the video Edward but I got those gloves a long time ago... not even sure if they were a gift or something but unfortunately I don't remember where they came from and I cannot find any markings on them... sorry but thanks for watching!!!

[@weblurker1]

That was a very good video and the chicken thighs looked great. Have you ever tried a fried chicken recipe using batter covered chicken in the Ninja XL Oven? I've watched the videos you did making batter covered fried chicken in the Ninja Foodi and Ninja Pro Grill. Do you think batter covered chicken cooked using the air fryer setting in the Ninja Oven XL would end up with crispy fried batter on the chicken?

[@JohnSanders]

Yes...I feel positive it would be very similar and I still live that kind of chicken...thanks for watching!!!

[@jasonmiller5716]

Nice video. Can u do a video of frozen chicken breast in the instant vortex plus please. Thanks

[@JohnSanders]

I will give that some thought...thanks and thanks for watching!!!

[@EpicConspiracy]

Good video. I’m finding the ninja grills air fry chicken way way better than the air fry oven for whatever reason.

[@JohnSanders]

I haven't experienced that...thanks for watching!!

[@p-dub7422]

Great video! I have a question, why did you season the other side after it cooked for 10 minutes rather than doing it all before you put it in the air fryer? I have not seen that before. Also, do you thing the results are different if you put it on the grill function? Does air frying make it taste better? Thanks

[@Barot8]

This looks great! I wish I had a bigger air fryer! :) I've got a basket air fryer.

[@JohnSanders]

You can do this recipe in it... if it is a smaller one just do 2 thighs at a time but any air Fryer will do this... thank you for watching!!!

[@Barot8]

@@JohnSanders Thank you John!

[@CameraNut1000]

Hi John, I love chicken thighs in an air fryer. Finally found some chicken rear quarters the other day and those were really good. Don't know how I survived without a Thermopen before I bought one. Have you ever done a pizza in this oven? Ads say 12 inch max but wanted to know if that was correct.

[@JohnSanders]

Chicken quarters are really good and it does 12 inch pizzas real well...I actually do 2 at a time on the video I have linked below...thanks for watching!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHbWe4eZZ7usnpo

[@ginnymurray6938]

Hi. I see you used rack 2 for this? Also do you spray the roasting pan with Pam first? Thanks

[@JohnSanders]

I have recently started using rack 2 on some items... not sure if there is a huge effect or not though...I did not spray any thing or use any oil or Pam in this video...thanks for watching

[@ldyvic]

Kinder's makes a garlic butter salt that is awesome on just about anything. I got it at Sam's 🥰

[@JohnSanders]

I'll try that...thanks and thanks for watching!!!

[@trish21283]

Have you ever used the air roast instead of air fry to do these? I have a DT201.

[@JohnSanders]

I'm sure it would do well and I have used it some...thanks for watching!!!

[@ShalishaAlston]

do you have to flip them over?

[@melaniemmml2654]

Oh how delicious. I'm starved now. Who needs an oven when you have that.

[@JohnSanders]

They were really good and the oven has been quite lonely for awhile now...lol...thanks for watching!!!

[@scirishrugger]

I ordered mine after watching John here and I've saved and used many of his recipes. Between this and my Ninja foodi pressure cooker, I'm set!

[@JohnSanders]

Thanks... good to know and thank you for watching!!!

[@micahmcclough8918]

I know you didn't use any oil on the chicken but did you spray your pan ?

[@JohnSanders]

No... no oil at all and it cleaned up about the same as when I do use oil...thanks for watching!!!

[@micahmcclough8918]

@@JohnSanders you're welcome I love watching you and Mz. B cook I've learned a lot from both of you when cooking in my air fryer☺

[@JohnSanders]

If you mean mzbrazell...I love her channel too!!! I told her one time that me and...(I think his name is Walt) could hang out...lol... she brings him on every once in awhile... but glad you enjoy the channel and thank you for watching!!!

[@micahmcclough8918]

@@JohnSanders yes im talking about her ☺

[@reelreviews982]

How do you decide the temperature and time?

[@JohnSanders]

Just by using it over time...I don't always use the same oven temps but I always make sure they are above safe temp by using an instant read thermometer...thanks for watching!!!

[@John-qz4cv]

Shouldn't they have been in rack 3 if they were by themselves?

[@Moonshine54321]

Just season your thighs with skin on, put in a cold skillet, cook while covered for 10 min no oil, remove lid, cook another 10 min. Turn over chicken and cook about 5 more minutes. Crispy and moist chicken. Only a non-stick skillet to wash.

[@akamanonthemoon]

Looking at buying this Ninja Foodi XL Pro with temperature prob. Looking at $329 on Ninja site and Amazon. Anyone seen the D251 any cheaper?

[@kiddx6087]

Anyone know where his gloves are from?

[@Pain-FreePosture]

But did you WASH them from out of the package? You never said

[@arlenespringstead6309]

Where have u been? Missing ur videos. I hope everything is ok

[@bernicelauzon9375]

Hi, i’m thinking of buying the ninja foodie XL pro air fryer oven. Little bit confused because they have an air fryer out there to, so what is the best buy or do they both work the same. I’m just talking about the air fryer part of the oven not all the other. Thanks

[@JohnSanders]

It all depends on how big items are you plan to cook such as turkeys etc and how big your family is... the Ninja Max XL Air Fryer will do the same as the pro oven just less amounts at a time... it will also take less counter space etc so it is a personal preference but I like them both... hope this helps but feel free to ask more if needed and thank you for watching!!!

[@auctioneer326]

Will A Whole Chicken Fit In That Thing???

[@JohnSanders]

Yes...I actually have videos on whole turkeys...thanks for watching!!!

[@scirishrugger]

I cooked a 13 pound Turkey in mine for Thanksgiving. It was close but it fit and it was delicious!

[@bernicelauzon9375]

There’s also an instant pot air fryer. I do have an instant pot

[@FLOODOFSINS]

I'm so old that when I got my microwave it only came in black and white.

[@JohnSanders]

Lol...I remember those days... had to get up and turn it on by hand too...lol again...

[@mkl6936]

YOU stated***The only way i receive money is when people watch my KZbin videos*** . You must make a fortune with all those new appliances you demonstrate on KZbin...WOW!!

[@JohnSanders]

It ain't bad but not near as much as I would like...lol

[@jdee4956]

So, just season some chicken thighs and stick them in the oven? You don't need an air fryer. You don't even need a thermometer. Insert a sharp knife or skewer into the thickest part of the thigh. If the juices run clear, it is cooked. If they run pink, put back into the oven for another 10mins.

[@GunnyRichard-jm5jr]

Now the chicken is over 12.00 with what you had

[@chadharrelson2880]

That pack of chicken will cost 52.80 now.

[@lisagill9971]

I’ve noticed when I air fry in this oven, the clean up is a nightmare.

[@JohnSanders]

I have not had that issue...I mean it is no worse than any others I've tried and is actually easier to clean than some others I've had... but I'm not sure what pans or racks you are using because some are a little trickier to clean than others... but thank you for watching!!!

[@conniecohen7923]

Me, too! It’s not the pans or racks that are the issue for me - it’s the interior of the oven! You can’t use Easy Off for fear of damaging it, but baked on grease doesn’t just wipe off with soap and water.

[@JohnSanders]

I have been using scrub sponges and dawn detergent and have not had any real serious problems but I would love to be able to use oven cleaner... although I have never done that on this type oven... but it does sound like a good idea as long as it wipes out fairly easy... thanks for commenting...

[@melaniemmml2654]

@@conniecohen7923 you are so right. I have the foodi ninja xl and it is disgusting. I have tried everything to clean the pot and the fry basket. Nothing works. I did easy off. Didn't even budge the cooked on grease. Not sure what to do but order a new pot and basket.

[@scirishrugger]

That's my only complaint as well. The air fry basket is a nightmare to clean and the website is always sold out. The inside, I'm not exactly sure HOW to tackle that. I've tried cleaning it right after our cools enough to do so, yet it never comes clean. Looks stained.

[@rbrock5127]

Inflation check: Just bought 10 thighs from Jewel Food Reg 18.87, savings -$8.10 Sale Price: $10.08. So... $1.01@ 😒😒

[@rbrock5127]

And they turned out delicious! Thanks Jelly007!!!

[@peaceloveforever88]

funny cooking boy

[@RedEye3]

Some people shouldn't do vids. This guy is a train wreck. *welp*