Source: Ruslan Mitin, AdobeStockToday, for a change, we suggest baking chicken thighs in an air fryer instead of an oven. It's very quick, delicious, and convenient. The chicken turns out juicy and tender inside, yet with a crispy skin outside. We're sharing 12 of the best recipes!
1. Chicken Thighs with Soy Sauce in an Air Fryer
Source: postila.ruThe most versatile marinade for any chicken dish.
You will need: 6 chicken thighs, 100 ml soy sauce, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1-2 tbsp honey, 2 cloves garlic, 0.5 tsp grated ginger, spices.
Preparation: Mix soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, ginger, and spices. Marinate the chicken thighs in this mixture for half an hour, then bake them for 25-30 minutes on the air fryer rack at 200 degrees Celsius.
2. Chicken Thighs in Honey-Mustard Marinade in an Air Fryer
Source: fb.ruAnother classic recipe that works great for thighs.
You will need: 6 chicken thighs, 4 tbsp vegetable oil, 4 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1-2 tbsp mustard, spices.
Preparation: Mix all marinade ingredients and thoroughly rub them onto the thighs. Refrigerate for 1 hour, then bake for 20 minutes in the air fryer basket at 200 degrees Celsius.
3. Chicken Thighs with Garlic Marinade in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockMayonnaise creates a perfect golden crust and keeps the chicken tender inside.
You will need: 6 chicken thighs, 100-150 g mayonnaise, 5 cloves garlic, 1 tsp curry, spices.
Preparation: Mix mayonnaise, curry, minced garlic, and other spices to taste. Coat the meat and refrigerate for half an hour. Place the chicken thighs on the middle rack of the air fryer and bake for 25 minutes at 205 degrees Celsius on medium fan speed.
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4. Chicken Thighs with Potatoes in an Air Fryer
Source: pinterest.comYou can also use any other vegetables instead of potatoes.
You will need: 4 chicken thighs, 5-6 potatoes, 100 g sour cream or mayonnaise, 4 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Mix sour cream, minced garlic, and spices. Peel and cut potatoes into large pieces. Coat the chicken thighs with sour cream, and mix the remaining sour cream with the potatoes. Place the potatoes on the lower rack of the air fryer, and the thighs on the middle rack. Bake everything together for approximately 35 minutes at 235-250 degrees Celsius on medium speed.
5. Spicy Chicken Thighs in an Air Fryer
Source: dzen.ruAn excellent marinade for lovers of spicy and flavorful thighs.
You will need: 6 chicken thighs, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 50 ml olive oil, 3 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp chili sauce, 1 lime, 3 cloves garlic, 2 cm ginger, spices.
Preparation: Mix soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice and zest. Add olive oil, honey, chili sauce, and spices to taste. If needed, add a little sugar or aromatic herbs.
Marinate and refrigerate the chicken for 2 hours. Then bake the thighs for 20-25 minutes in the air fryer at 205 degrees Celsius, flipping them halfway through. The remaining marinade can be reduced to a thick sauce and served with the cooked chicken thighs.
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6. Chicken Thighs with Lime and Hot Pepper in an Air Fryer
Source: pinterest.comAnother exotic recipe for those who love variety!
You will need: 4 chicken thighs, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 lime, 1 hot green pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 2 sprigs cilantro, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Squeeze juice from the lime, finely chop the hot pepper, garlic, and cilantro. Mix everything with olive oil, salt, and ground pepper to taste. Marinate the chicken thighs for half an hour, then bake them for 35 minutes in the air fryer basket at 200 degrees Celsius.
7. Chicken Thighs with Sour Cream in an Air Fryer
Source: cookpad.comYou can place coarsely chopped vegetables on the lower rack of the air fryer so you don't have to cook a side dish separately.
You will need: 4 chicken thighs, 3 tbsp sour cream, 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp Herbes de Provence, spices.
Preparation: Mix sour cream, mustard, Herbes de Provence, and spices. Thoroughly rub this marinade onto the chicken thighs and leave for at least half an hour. Bake them for 20 minutes on the top rack of the air fryer at 200 degrees Celsius, then flip and bake for another 10 minutes.
8. Chicken Thighs with Dijon Mustard in an Air Fryer
Source: ohotamyasa.ruSpicy Dijon mustard is great because it can be a standalone marinade.
You will need: 4 chicken thighs, 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, salt, paprika, spices.
Preparation: Rub the chicken thighs with salt and spices to taste. Then coat them with Dijon mustard and bake for 25 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Chicken Thighs in Beer in an Air Fryer
Source: livejournal.comThese thighs have a very interesting aftertaste.
You will need: 4 chicken thighs, 300 ml light beer, 3 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Rub the chicken thighs with spices and minced garlic. Pour half of the beer into the bottom of the air fryer basket, place the rack, and arrange the thighs on it. Bake them for 35-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius, basting with the remaining beer every 7-10 minutes.
10. Chicken Thighs in Kefir and Soy Sauce in an Air Fryer
Source: malinika.ruKefir makes the chicken more tender, and spices make it more flavorful and aromatic.
You will need: 6 chicken thighs, 6 tbsp kefir, 5 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce, 4 cloves garlic, 1-2 tbsp sesame oil, turmeric, coriander, spices.
Preparation: Mix kefir, soy sauce, sweet chili, minced garlic, sesame oil, and all spices. Marinate and refrigerate the chicken thighs for at least 2 hours. Then place them in the air fryer basket and bake for 10 minutes at 160 degrees Celsius, then another 8-10 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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11. Chicken Thighs "Under a Fur Coat" in an Air Fryer
Source: rutube.ruAn original dish that can be prepared and served for dinner.
You will need: 6 chicken thighs, 3 bell peppers, 150 g mayonnaise, 4 cloves garlic, 1.5 tsp curry, spices.
Preparation: Mix mayonnaise, curry, minced garlic, and very finely chopped bell pepper. Rub the thighs with any spices to taste, place them in the air fryer pan skin-side down, and top with the pepper and mayonnaise mixture. Bake the thighs for 25-30 minutes at 230 degrees Celsius.
12. Chicken Thighs with Tomato in an Air Fryer
Source: dzen.ruA light tomato marinade based on ketchup or another ready-made sauce.
You will need: 4 chicken thighs, 40 ml soy sauce, 3 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp honey, spices.
Preparation: Mix soy sauce, ketchup, honey, and spices. Rub the chicken with this mixture and leave for at least 20 minutes. Bake the thighs for 25-30 minutes on the middle rack of the air fryer at 220-235 degrees Celsius, flipping them halfway through.