Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Thighs
If you love the taste of fried chicken but want to avoid fatty fried foods, air fryer chicken thighs are a great solution.
Servings 6
Calories 249kcal
Ingredients
- 6 frozen chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- 1 tablespoon of your favorite herb blend or all-purpose seasoning salt-free preferred
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray or your preferred cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F to ensure your chicken will start cooking immediately and evenly.
- Arrange the frozen chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, skin side up, without overlapping. Lightly coat the skin with olive oil spray.
- Season the chicken with freshly ground black pepper and your chosen herb blend. Flip the chicken using kitchen tongs and repeat the oil spray and seasoning on the other side.
- Cook the chicken thighs for 25 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, flip the thighs to ensure even cooking. This is also a good time to check if they need more seasoning or oil spray.
- After the initial cooking time, check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. The safe internal temperature for chicken is 165°F. If they haven't reached this temperature, continue cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes, depending on their size.
- If you like extra crispy skin, increase the air fryer temperature to 380°F and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg