Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Boneless)
Temperature
380°F
195°C
Time
14 min
4 thighs
Safe internal
165°F
74°C · piping hot
Prep
5 min
Cook
14 min
Total
19 min
Boneless thighs are the forgiving option when you can't stand over the basket. They have enough fat to stay juicy even if they run a few minutes long, and they take a marinade beautifully.
Ingredients
Quantities for 4 thighs - the times on this page assume that much in the basket.
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- Black pepper
How to air fry chicken thighs (boneless)
- Mix the oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic and pepper in a bowl and turn the thighs through it until they are coated. They will take a longer marinade happily, but even five minutes is worth it.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
- Add the fresh chicken thighs (boneless) to the basket. Space them out for airflow.
- Cook for about 14 minutes, flipping them over halfway through.
- Check it has reached a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before serving.
Pro tip
Place skin-side down first to get them crispy, then flip.
How to tell when it's done
They're safe at 165°F (74°C), but they're better taken a touch further, to about 175°F (80°C) - that's when they go really tender and pull apart. Look for nicely browned, slightly crisp edges.
Safe internal temperature
Cook to 165°F (74°C) at the thickest point. An instant-read thermometer is the only reliable way to confirm it.
Converting from an oven recipe
If your recipe is written for a conventional oven, lower the temperature by about 25°F (15°C) and reduce the time by roughly 20% to land near 380°F for 14 minutes. Need a different starting point? Use the conversion calculator.
Air fryer chicken thighs (boneless): FAQ
How long does it take to air fry chicken thighs (boneless)?
Air fry chicken thighs (boneless) at 380°F (195°C) for about 14 minutes, flipping them over halfway through. That's for 4 thighs in a single layer; adjust slightly for a fuller basket or a different model.
What temperature do you air fry chicken thighs (boneless) at?
Set the air fryer to 380°F (195°C). If you're converting an oven recipe, that's roughly 25°F (15°C) below the oven temperature, with the time cut by about 20%.
Do I need to preheat the air fryer for chicken thighs (boneless)?
A 2-3 minute preheat gives the most accurate timing and the best browning, but it isn't essential - if you skip it, add a minute or two to the cook time.
What's the safe internal temperature for chicken thighs (boneless)?
Cook chicken thighs (boneless) to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), measured at the thickest point with an instant-read thermometer. Cooking time is a guide; internal temperature is what confirms it's safely done.