Frozen Chicken Thighs In Air Fryer

Cooking frozen chicken thighs in air fryer is simple and easy and this air fryer frozen chicken thighs recipe will show you how to cook it be it boneless or bone in chicken thighs for a perfect tender juicy chicken that’s packed full of flavor with crispy skin. Serve with rice, vegetables, diced potatoes, pasta, or any side dishes of your choice.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, British, Canadian, International
Keyword: air fryer frozen chicken thighs, cooking frozen chicken thighs in air fryer, frozen chicken thighs in air fryer

Calories: 325kcal

Author: Kemi

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

5-6 Frozen chicken thighs Bone in skin on
½ teaspoon Paprika
¼ teaspoon Onion granules
¼ teaspoon Garlic granules
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon Black pepper
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

Remove the frozen chicken thighs from its packaging.
Add the paprika, Italian seasoning, onion granules, garlic granules, salt, black pepper, and olive oil to a small bowl and mix till they are well combined.
Apply the seasoning mix on the chicken thighs to cover all the sides.
Arrange the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer leaving space in between the chicken. Don’t overlap or overcrowd the air fryer basket.
Cook frozen chicken thighs in air fryer at 400F/200C for 15 minutes, then bring out the air fryer, flip the chicken thighs, and continue to cook it for another 15-20 minutes or until cooked through with no blood in the middle and the internal temperature has reached at least 165F/75C.
Bring out the air fryer basket, and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Season chicken with any good seasoning for a different taste every time. Some tasty ones I recommend are cajun, lemon pepper, Peri peri, and jerk seasoning.
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Arrange in a single layer and leave space in between the chicken thighs.
Ensure the chicken are cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165F/75C.
You can brush the chicken with sauces like bbq sauce, buffalo sauce, teriyaki, and any other.
Let the chicken rest for some minutes before cutting. 3-5 minutes is a good time.

How Long To Cook Chicken Thighs

This depends on the size of the chicken thighs, and if they are bone in chicken thighs, or boneless chicken thighs, and the temperature of the air fryer. Bigger chicken thighs will take longer to cook than smaller ones. If cooked at a higher temperature it will cook faster than lower temperature.

Based on the average-sized bone in chicken thighs, how long to cook frozen chicken thighs in air fryer is 30-35 minutes at 400F/200C.How long to cook frozen boneless chicken thighs in air fryer is 20-25 minutes at 400F/200C.

If cooked at a lower temperature it will take longer to cook.

Chicken thighs are cooked when there is no blood inside, it’s tender, and the outer is golden brown. You can cut into it to check. The internal temperature at the thickest part when checked with an instant meat thermometer should be at least 165F/75C.

It is important to cook it to at least this temperature to avoid food poisoning.

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