Air fryer fried chicken thighs are easy and delicious to make and perfect to serve up for any day of the week. Not only is this air fryer boneless chicken thighs recipe super simple, but it's packed full of amazing flavor as well!

　　We eat a lot of chicken around the house!! Lately, this easy air fryer chicken recipe has been one of our favorites! Air frying chicken thighs makes incredibly delicious and crispy chicken and takes away that heavy feeling of grease from frying chicken in a pan or skillet.

　　The other big reason that I love air frying is that it really does an awesome job of crisping up the outside of the chicken. I can't tell you how much I LOVE extra crispy crust on my fried chicken and air frying nails that texture every single time.

　　This chicken recipe was inspired by another chicken air fryer recipe, on Kitchen Divas and pairs perfectly with these decadent volcano potatoes for a hearty, satisfying meal.

　　That doesn't mean that I don't love my Air Fried Nashville Hot Chicken Strips or my Fried Chicken and Waffles Recipe but sometimes, I just want to go out on a limb and try something new.

　　The good news is that you don't need a ton of ingredients to cook this chicken thigh recipe in the air fryer! The breading for these air fryer boneless chicken thighs is super simple and cleanup is a breeze.

　　Here's everything you need to make crispy chicken thighs air fryer. Chances are that you already have all of these ingredients in your kitchen - or at least most of them.

　　It's wonderful to not have to use any oil or olive oil and end up with crispy, juicy, and tender results!

　　The quantities for all the ingredients are further down the page in the recipe card.

　　Make the best air fryer chicken thighs breaded in just three easy steps!

　　Place the breadcrumbs, oregano, salt, and ground black pepper in a bowl and mix well.

　　Mix the egg and buttermilk in a bowl and gently whisk.

　　Last, add the flour to a separate bowl as well to complete your breading station.

　　Start by dipping each piece of chicken thigh in the flour mixture, then the egg and milk, and last the breadcrumbs.

　　Lay the finished pieces of chicken on a baking tray. Repeat until all the chicken is coated.

　　Place the pieces of chicken in the basket of the air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook in batches.

　　Cook thighs at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

　　Flip the thighs and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

　　If necessary, continue to cook in batches until all the chicken has been cooked.

　　Hint: You can also cook at 375 degrees for 30 minutes, flipping at the midway point instead. I find they take a little longer but you end up with fewer burnt spots on the chicken breading. Whichever method you use to make crispy air fryer chicken thighs, both are delicious.

　　Chicken breasts: This recipe works perfectly with boneless, skinless chicken breasts as well.

　　Buttermilk: Swap out with regular milk mixed with 1 teaspoon of vinegar. Let that sit and it will transform into the perfect buttermilk substitute.

　　Panko: I highly recommend sticking with panko for the crispiest chicken, but you can use regular breadcrumbs as well.

　　Spicy: If you like your chicken spicy, add a few red pepper flakes into your dry mixture to give this chicken a bit of a kick!

　　Mexican: Add ½ teaspoon of chipotle chili powder to the breadcrumb mixture for some Mexican flavors.

　　Sesame: Add 1 tablespoon sesame seeds to the breadcrumb mixture.

　　Pecan Crust: Add ¼ cup of finely chopped pecans to the breadcrumb mixture.

　　These air fried boneless chicken thighs have all the great flavor of classic fried chicken, so I like to serve them the same way.

　　These are best served nice and hot. Set the oven 200 degrees Fahrenheit to keep everything warm while finishing the remaining batches of chicken.

　　Of course, if you’re like some people I know, you might just eat this chicken straight out of the refrigerator for the next few days, and that’s great, too. You do you. I know quite a few friends who actually love dipping cold fried chicken into dipping sauces.

　　The sky is really the limit when it comes to what pairs well with these crispy chicken thighs. Here are some of my favorites.

　　Check out more ideas for what to serve with fried chicken!

　　While we're talking about serving up these delicious crispy boneless chicken thighs, we can't forget dipping! If you're like me, you like to dip your fried chicken - no matter the recipe - in some kind of sauce.

　　Dipping sauces are great because you can change up the flavors of your dish without actually doing any work at all on the recipe, which makes this easy recipe even easier. Yay!

　　Here are some of my favorite awesome dipping sauces:

　　Refrigerator: You can store any leftovers you might have in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.

　　Freezer: You can also freeze this chicken for longer storage. This chicken will freeze well for a couple of months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container, heavy-duty freezer bags, or wrapped tightly in heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer wrap.

　　Reheat: I recommend reheating in the air fryer or the oven so the breading on the chicken does not get mushy.

　　Since this recipe is fairly simple, there are just a few cooking tips to keep in mind. These tips are really simple, but they'll absolutely make a huge difference in your final product.

　　Did something go wrong? Or do you have questions? Here are some of the biggest questions I get about making this air fryer chicken thigh recipe.

　　Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

　　This post was originally published March 2021 and has been updated for content.