Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Thighs

Make Ranch Chicken Thighs in the air fryer for a tasty weeknight meal. Get crispy skin and tender, juicy meat with only a few ingredients!

Ranch Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Thighs are amazing! With only a few ingredients, you can make this amazing dish, and it’s so flavorful!

Five ingredients are all you need to get crispy skin on the outside and tender, juicy meat on the inside! It might be one of the best air fryer boneless chicken thighs recipes yet!

Everyone loves ranch dressing, and the ranch does an amazing job at coating the chicken and adding some great flavor!

If you are looking for even more Air Fryer Chicken Thigh Recipes, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER POLLO ASADO CHICKEN, AIR FRYER SESAME CHICKEN, AIR FRYER COPYCAT KFC FRIED CHICKEN, and AIR FRYER BROWN SUGAR CHICKEN.

Why You’ll Love This Ranch Chicken Recipe

• 2 Ingredients
• Family friendly
• Ready in 20 minutes
• Great with any side dish
• Use bone-in or boneless thighs

Ingredients Needed For Ranch Chicken In Air Fryer

• Bone-In or Boneless Chicken Thighs
• Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix

How To Air Fry Boneless Chicken Thighs

Step 1: Prep the chicken

Start by preheating your air fryer to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting.

Pat your chicken dry with a paper towel or kitchen towel. Next, rub the thighs with ranch dressing and place the ranch chicken into the air fryer basket.

Step 2: Cook

Set the timer to 20 minutes, and flip halfway during the cooking process.

Step 3: Serve

Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. Before removing, air fryer boneless chicken thighs should be 165 degrees F.

Serve ranch chicken thighs with your favorite sides and enjoy!

Tips For The Best Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs

• For the best flavor and crispy chicken that gets seared right away, remember to preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes before adding the ranch chicken thighs.
• Pat dry your chicken with paper towels, which will allow the skin to get really crispy!
• Flipping halfway will allow both sides will get crispy and help the ranch chicken to cook evenly.
• Space your chicken out! A lot of people have problems with food not crisping up. This is usually caused by food touching — for best results, do not crowd your basket and air fry boneless chicken thighs in a single layer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use boneless, skinless thighs for ranch chicken?

Yes, this ranch chicken recipe will work the same. However, you will want to rub some extra ranch dressing mix on the chicken about halfway through the cooking process for additional flavor.

Air fryer boneless chicken thighs take less time to cook than bone-in, so remember to check the internal temperature and ensure they are not overcooked.

How long do you cook thighs in an air fryer?

The average time to air fry boneless chicken thighs is between 20 to 30 minutes. There are a lot of different variables that come into play.

The first is what type of air fryer do you own? I have used this recipe in many different air fryers, including Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot Vortex, Instant Pot Crisp Lid, and even my PowerXL. The average time is about 25 minutes.

The only true way to tell if your chicken is fully cooked is to use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. Once the meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees F, it’s done!

Can I use chicken breast instead of chicken thighs?

Yes, although the cooking time would change. For best results, prepare the ranch chicken recipe as directed, then lower the temperature to 370 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 12 to 15 minutes.

The exact time will depend on the thickness of the chicken and which air fryer you own. Remember to check the temperature with a meat thermometer before removing your chicken. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees F.

For more tips, check out my post on how to make chicken breasts in the air fryer.

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