Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken thighs in the air fryer

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 378kcal

Author: Jessica Formicola

These simple, delicious Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer are glazed with a brown sugar balsamic sauce that adds amazing flavor and juiciness!

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Equipment

Ingredients

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoon minced garlic about 2-3 cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs about 4-5 medium thighs

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoon minced garlic about 2-3 cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper and 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of the glaze in a small bowl and set aside.
Place the 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs about 4-5 medium thighs in a shallow baking dish or pan. Remove any excess fat and pat dry with paper towels. Pour the balsamic glaze over the chicken, turning over to ensure all sides are coated with the glaze.
Preheat the air fryer to 390°F. (Check your owners manual to see exact preheat times for your model of air fryer. Preheat times are typically 3-5 minutes.)
To the preheated air fryer basket, place the glazed chicken, skin side down. Use a liner for easy clean up. Discard the glaze that was in the baking dish. Evenly space the chicken thighs, making sure to place in one layer. Cook the chicken for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, turn the chicken thighs over, and brush with the reserved balsamic glaze that was previously set aside. Cook the chicken for an additional 10 minutes or until they register at 165°F using a digital thermometer.
Once done cooking, let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
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Notes

Want to double the recipe? I recommend cooking the chicken thighs in two separate batches. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you'll have the best results by cooking 4-5 thighs at once. I don't recommend overcrowding or stacking more than 5 thighs into the air fryer basket at one time. The chicken will not cook evenly.

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