Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (25-Minute Recipe)

[@PerfectRedeemer]

Thank you for explaining why to pat dry the chicken before air frying! Learning to cook is easy with your channel

[@Aaaaandcut]

You saved the night! My wife was sick, kids had a busy activity schedule and we needed something healthy and fast. This is definitely a keeper! Thanks again!

[@MrFraiche]

1:21 Seasoning 1 tsp salt 2 tsp paprika 3 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp brown sugar Just tried this tonight with my first attempt using an air fryer. This was right on the money. For reference, I used a Cosori Turboblaze.

[@TheOtherChef]

Dina, recently I gifted myself an air fryer and wanted to use this recipe. it came out great! I love the oil trick to get the skin crispy. Once again thanks! - JL

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

I am so glad you loved this recipe! Thank you for the kind feedback :)

[@harrysack7253]

Bone less and skinless cook 8mins per side for total of 16 mins using your temperature recommendation and came out delicious. Thank You.

[@lilacjay]

Wow certainly trying this out, love your recipes and your calm friendly way of presenting. Your copy cat chick Fil A has become a staple in our house, for the last couple of years! Thank you so much. Jane x

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

I'd love to hear how this recipe turns out for you!

[@thebighat99]

I have made this over and over again the chicken turns out perfect each time. I have even done this with out the spices. The skin is nice crispy.

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

Yay! I'm so glad you love this recipe! Thank you so much for the feedback!!

[@andyb7754]

Perfect timing for me to find your video. I'll try it tonight! Thank you. Now, to check out your channel.

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

I’d love to hear how the recipe worked out for you!

[@andyb7754]

Sorry for the late reply (2 months), just tried it last night and it was GREAT!! The brown sugar was a fantastic taste! Thank you again.

[@gailbarrett3366]

Thank you so much . I was gifted a second hand Ninja air fryer and I have been overwhelmed not using it correctly. I happen to have all the ingredients and you made it very clear in easy steps . FYI I am 50 and this is first cooking related video I have ever watched ! Loved it

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

Gail, I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for your feedback!

[@MsLee-oh7hy]

I tried a variation on this recipe. My air fryer needed 15-20 minutes per side. Preheating the air fryer is a great idea.

[@mikesciales9768]

I'm eating them while I type this. Love the flavor! Thank you for sharing this!

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

I am so glad that you enjoyed the recipe! If you can, would you mind sharing your review of this recipe on my blog? I would appreciate it so much!!

[@ladyt2881]

I just want to thank you so much for this simple and easy recipe. Before I forget, I didn't have brown sugar on-hand, so I substituted with real honey. Also, I did as you suggested, I left the marinated thighs in big bowl in the fridge overnight. My roommate cleared the plate. Next time, I will smother them with BBQ sauce. I can't wait❣

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

I’m so happy it worked out so well for you! Let me know how they turn out with BBQ :)

[@adamprince6236]

Good recipe, straight to the point and works well.

[@donnadunn9589]

I made this recipe last night my husband and kids enjoyed it.

[@favorprincess]

I'm making this for dinner this evening with some Kale and potatoes. Thank You for the recipe!

[@AlonsoCantun-m1y]

I made it using your marinade but I bake in the conventional oven. My family love it and they added to our monthly menu. Thank you

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

That's great, so glad it worked out for you!

[@anonymousvapes8026]

I’m going to try this today. Thank you for the video recipe

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

You're welcome! Let me know how it turns out for you :)

[@janicec8920]

Hi- just wanted to say that I tried your recipe as written and it was delicious!

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

So glad to hear that!

[@mattfagan1957]

I tried this and it was a great recipe, thank you. In the future, I will cut way back on the Thyme. I found out that ground Thyme is not the same as the seed Thyme, so mine didn't turn out so good. Probably will increase the brown sugar, too. Thank you for an easy recipe, though. Keep up the simple cooking! Love your channel!

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

Thank you for your feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe😊

[@SandyKH]

Looks great!!

[@kyragd2009]

I like your video: short! Just perfect💕 Subscribed

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

Thank you😊

[@energylady101]

I made this the first time last week, and it is now my go to for my chicken thighs. Thank you so much!

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

You are so welcome! I’m so glad to hear you loved the recipe. :)

[@RandallPeraza]

Great quick and easy recipe. I would try this evening. Thank you.

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

I'm so glad this recipe intrigued you! Keep me posted on how it goes!

[@blackrain6ft5]

Have to go get the seasonings from Walmart tomorrow. Excellent teacher video.👍🏽

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

Thank you! I'm so glad you thought this was helpful!

[@glendagiron3529]

I just finished making this chicken is super super good I love it and my son too thank you for sharing your amazing recipe ❤

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

My pleasure 😊

[@daveeddy2402]

This recipe is miraculous... Absolutely brilliant. I used white sugar instead.. Super easy. Super tasty 5 stars!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

Wonderful! I'm so glad to hear that the recipe worked out so well for you!

[@DenaliDad]

Today, I had to cook my skin-on chicken or risk losing it, so I went to KZbin to find out whether to cook it in my air fryer or Instant Pot. I chose the air fryer after seeing your video, and am I glad I did! I followed your recipe fairly closely (though I will admit to being less concerned with using measuring devices than you), except I did not have any onion powder. So I used yours as a basis and made what I call my "little-bit-of-this-little-bit-of-that" spice. The four pieces of chicken that came out at the other end of the process are absolutely the best I have made in a VERY long time. No wonder it has become your 'go-to' chicken recipe. For me, it will be hard indeed not to just eat the chicken with nothing else. It makes yours a subscribable channel! Next step....DONUTS!

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

That makes me so happy to hear! I am so happy you found this recipe and enjoyed it so much! If you don't mind, would you be able to write a review on my blog? I'd appreciate it so much!

[@AJ-bb5yc]

Made this tonight, was so so good thank you!

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you so much for the feedback😊

[@solowonabeat]

Thank you for being so straightforward with this!! As much as I love a cast iron seared chicken thigh finished in the oven, I just haven't had the time to take my time with dinners anymore 💔 But I am now, for the 4th time, reusing this method because the chicken has come out so crispy yet juicy on the inside and I just might do this forever now lol. Thanks a million!!

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you are enjoying the recipe. :)

[@JimmyDuffy-og7iu]

😊

[@farooqmughal9587]

Looking yummy & we will try as it is. Thanks for the recipe. Love you.

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

Thank you! Let me know how it goes😊

[@farooqmughal9587]

@@SimplyHomeCooked you are most welcome & definitely will share my experience with you. Thanks for replying.

[@farooqmughal9587]

Today we made & eat it. This is very yummy we enjoy alot. Thanks

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

@@farooqmughal9587 Very happy to hear you loved this recipe! Thank you for getting back and letting me know :) if you ever get a chance I would really appreciate your feedback on my blog, it really helps me a lot! Thank you :)

[@ZeberiKebe]

Now that's a good explanation

[@04JALD]

Using you recipe for chicken thighs as my go to. Thank you for your video

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

That’s so great to hear! So glad you enjoyed the recipe :) Would you mind leaving a review of this recipe on my blog? I’d so greatly appreciate it!!

[@04JALD]

I don't know a lot about these things. Where can I find the blog? I would love too. Sorry about that.

[@04JALD]

I travel for a living and the chicken I cooked from your recipe is my meal for the week. 😁

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

@@04JALD No worries! Here is a link to the recipe on my blog, just scroll down a bit to the comments. Thanks 😊 simplyhomecooked.com/air-fryer-chicken-thighs/#recipe

[@saleemkhan12]

I started following your channel because you ads gorgeous… love to see your beautiful smile ❤️

[@barbarajohnson7782]

I love chicken thighs! So good and affordable too!

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

Exactly! Let me know how the recipe goes😊

[@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

Looks Delicious! I have been really enjoying all of your videos! I’ll definitely have to give this a try I think my family will love it. I’ve been looking for air fryer recipes to use in my new air fryer. I love the presentation of your video. You make it look easy! I also make cooking videos on KZbin. I love to learn from talented creators like you! Thank you for sharing! ❤️💚💜🧡🤗

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

Thank you so much for your kind words, this means so much to me! Let me know how you enjoy this recipe😊 I'm so happy to hear you've been learning from my videos!!

[@Lalani168]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@JohnParish-k8q]

Thanks hon, doing ours now, easy peasy.... John UK x

[@carolynmadonald3733]

It looking teasting i have a air fryer i going to try it love the way the chicken come out too hope mine come out like that I am from Cayman and my name is carolyn martin

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

I'm so glad this recipe intrigued you! Keep me posted on how it goes!

[@lles5191]

Thank you, it tastes great 👍👍👍

[@odettebautista5423]

Love the spice mix! Thanks for sharing your recipe🥰

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoy it!

[@peterspodniak9364]

Mine didnt came up all that great. 18 minutes of cooking on 190 celzius didnt seem enough, some of them were a bit undercoocked in the middle and the skin needed like 5-10 more minutes as well. I am new to cooking so it might be on my side but doesnt chicken need a bit more time tu fully cook in the inside ?

[@nicholasrooksby3327]

Thanks so much for the recipe. 😋

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

My pleasure 😊

[@eq2q2]

excellent!!

[@linettee.houser5156]

Thanks so much for another great recipe

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

You are so welcome! Let me know if you give it a try 😊

[@linettee.houser5156]

I did and it was everything you said and more 😂 😘🥰😍

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

@@linettee.houser5156 Yay! That makes me so happy to hear that you loved this recipe! Thank you so much for following up and letting me know :) if you ever get a chance I would really appreciate feedback on my blog, it really helps me a lot! Thank you so much :)

[@claudinemckay3743]

Sounds delicious !

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

Thank you😊

[@amh5209]

Thanks! I didn’t expect it to be this simple. if I may ask what is the size of the airfryer for it to be able to easily fit 4 thighs?

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

I think my air fryer is a 6 quart :)

[@nicholasrooksby3327]

Thank you so-so much for this recipe! 😋

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

My pleasure! Enjoy! :)

[@RonRicho]

As a person who cooks chicken thighs in the air fryer often I approve this video. (LOL)

[@oldmanjoe6808]

Makes me hungry just to watch... good thing there's no "aroma" option on Windows 10.

[@kebobscat]

could this same recipe work with drumsticks?

[@miniglassanimal]

I have an Instant pot with the air fryer lid. Do you have a conversion for regular air fryer recipes to the IP air fryer? I love using it but can hardly find recipes for it. I'm still kinda new to the air fryer lid so I'm not sure how I would convert regular air fryer recipes. Thanks in advance! I have the IP duo crisp btw.

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

Hi Heather, I have never used one like that so I can't really say much without testing it out myself. So sorry, I wish I had a better answer.

[@roseskindaeverything887]

is it ok to use canola oil?

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

Yes, that works :)

[@keysey1992]

This was delicious thanks! Does it work with frozen chicken thighs? Thanks

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

Hi :) You can use frozen chicken thighs but they will need to be thawed first.

[@tothepointreviews9675]

I will try it tomorrow and let you know

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

That’s awesome let me know how it goes!

[@tothepointreviews9675]

@@SimplyHomeCookedtastes wonderful. Although I did add a little more seasoning. Thanks! Im from the UK so I had figure out the conversion from Fahrenheit to Degrees Celsius. Please add both next time 😅

[@anitamendez4637]

Looks so delicious I just got a knew air fryer wasn't sure what I cud cook in it or not but look it up on Google thank you for sharing 🙏❤️💯🤤🤤🤤

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

You are so welcome, enjoy :)

[@louiselarge]

Can you do this with chicken breast?

[@torment-se9039]

Can u also use the same rub for chicken breasts? Sorry if its a dumb question, im new to cooking.

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

No worries! Yes you can use this rub for chicken breasts. I hope you love this recipe :)

[@jiberri]

In your airfryer salmon recipe video, you mentioned you preferred your oven style airfryer for meats. Is there a reason you chose to use your basket style one here? I only have oven style airfryer, so I'd love it if you could suggest modifications to use that type. Thank you!

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

Hi :) I actually use both of them. I got the basket kind of air fryer since a lot of people were confused by seeing the oven style and kept saying it was a toaster oven. So for videos I only use the basket type. Cooking salmon in the oven air fryer is easier since you don't have to try to pick it up out of the basket. You can honestly use either one for any recipe. I feel like the oven style of air fryer runs a little hotter/faster. So these chicken thighs may cook a little faster (1-3 minutes). However, even every air fryer can have slight differences. The only modification would be to check it a little before you take them out and check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to make sure its done. I hope that helps clarify and I hope you love this recipe! :)

[@jiberri]

@@SimplyHomeCooked Thanks for your great response! :) Would you suggest using foil-lined tray for the chicken? It worked so well with the salmon!

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

@@jiberri You are very welcome! I would put foil on the drip tray that is under the chicken. this way you get more circulation around the chicken it self. This way the chicken is on the rack directly :)

[@nikitaw1982]

Minute in air fryer to dry the surface?

[@karengodbold3620]

I do love chicken thighs!

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

Enjoy! :)

[@simpleo6531]

Hi, love your video. Could you tell me what brand your air fryer is?

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

Thank you so much! I have the Gourmia 6 Quart basket air fryer.

[@KathyPacifico]

How would you cook 6 thighs

[@daveeddy2402]

Making it Now!! 🥰

[@MsDm71]

how about if its boneless and skinless?

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

The cook and prep should be the same if you use boneless skinless chicken thighs :)

[@DMVaughnCEO]

Now that's how you season your meat!

[@EdwardDavis-hc7oh]

Did she say the temperature or did I just miss?

[@lonelymikey55]

I’ve had a air fryer over 4 years and still can’t get it right to cook things I like? Got me puzzled

[@blemuzik2090]

I dont believe someone has brown sugar that isn't all clumped up in the bag

[@Starkiller_1911]

I do but it’s brand new and un opened 😂

[@Dominicreviews]

I tried this recipe. It tasted great, the only thing I changed was the time. I did 380 degrees for a total of 25 mins.

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

I'm so happy they turned out great! Glad you enjoyed this recipe.

[@Dominicreviews]

@@SimplyHomeCooked Silly me. I meant 400 degrees:)

[@seagull3099]

does the sugar make the air fryer smoke?

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

I did not have that issue.

[@leoni6858]

What is the recipe's alternate name?

[@syrus3k]

Is it me, or do Americans avoid touching meat? Just wash your hands before & after, simple - right?

[@marianiesel3989]

Are you using air crisp or bake

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

I used the air fry setting. It makes the skin extra crispy :)

[@alangrainger1229]

Made this twice already and it's on the menu again tonight. May add some soy sauce tonight. So easy and quick. Best marinaded though.

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

I'm so glad you enjoy this recipe so much! Thank you for the feedback!

[@kameldalalou7436]

yumyum dina

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

Thank you!

[@kameldalalou7436]

@@SimplyHomeCooked thanks

[@benfrancis2839]

Damn good

[@stevenmiller461]

That looks really good, do you think adding a tsp of corn starch would make it crispier or should i only use corn starch on breaded chicken? Thanks for the recipe.

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

Thank you Steven! You can definitely add a little cornstarch! I do that to my air fryer chicken wings too. Here is the recipe video if you want to give it a try as well 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rILLdZ2Zg6iZe7M

[@markmathews5117]

Thank You!

[@daveeddy2402]

Air fryer heating... used white sugar and added some red pepper flakes

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

Sounds amazing!

[@dystenia5491]

would fertilize

[@rajathapa8127]

the world 🌍 very video

[@CWW888]

better to mention waht degree you are using

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

If you watch the full video, you will see what degree I mention :)

[@duanejones1796]

I take mine up to 175, 180

[@Cctvnurana]

Thank you for the information, success is always for you. Please stop by my house thank you

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

You're welcome!

[@fatallyfresh3932]

What's the point of drying the chicken if you're just gonna dump oil all over it?

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

Extra moisture/water will create a steamy atmosphere which will result in soggy skin. So you want to pat it dry to remove the water. The oil heats up differently which creates an extra crispy skin.

[@davetuscano5939]

My hearing sucks! What temperture????????

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

380ºF

[@Thanel520]

How to adjust the temperature and time when my air fryer just have until 200 degree celcius and time only until 50 minutes? Any idea?

[@spartt4360]

Will give you pro tip- use your hands

[@ericpichette4521]

If you focused less on your face and more on the chicken and tell ppl to let it rest for 10 minutes b4 eating so juices relocate but nah you just wanna make a buck .lol

[@spencer82rocks]

Real Cook would take a little piece taste it , you didn’t and using tongs while mixing it is not the way all the ingredients will be mixed perfectly 😂😂😂

[@JackieOlantern]

Actually the tongs work perfectly. 🤗

[@annfoehner4240]

I am not a thigh person. We like skinless or bone in chicken breasts. And not a fan of the spices you picked we prefer plain or like lemon pepper or Montreal Seasoning

[@monagarcia7996]

Thanks so much for the recipe. 😋

[@SimplyHomeCooked]

You're welcome! Let me know how it goes😊