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July 13, 2026

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Four cooked air fryer chicken thighs in the air fryer basket.

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Variations

This straightforward chicken thighs recipe leaves lots of room for variations. Here are some ideas to try:

  • Seasoning – Change up the seasoning blend with other spices like onion powder, cayenne, Cajun spice, and fajita seasoning from our Chicken Fajitas, or even Taco Seasoning. It’s also delicious with the seasoning from our Lemon Pepper Wings.
  • Herbs – Instead of parsley, sprinkle over fresh rosemary, thyme, or chopped cilantro. You can also try dried herbs like dried parsley, basil, and oregano.

Close up of four cooked air fryer chicken thighs in the air fryer basket.

What to Serve with Chicken Thighs

Chicken dinners are on regular rotation in our house. There are so many ways to make juicy air fryer chicken into a healthy family meal:

Make-Ahead

Whether you are marinating ahead, or cooking ahead, these air fryer chicken thighs keep well. Here’s how to store them:

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