Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Thighs make for a tasty weeknight meal. Get crispy skin and tender, juicy meat with only a few ingredients!
Ingredients
4chicken thighs, boneless or bone-in
1packageranch seasoning, dry mix
1/2teaspoonsalt, to taste
1/2teaspoonpepper, to taste
Instructions
Start by preheating your air fryer to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting. Then pat your chicken dry with a paper towel or kitchen towel. Next, rub the chicken with ranch dressing and then place it into the air fryer basket.
Set the timer to 20 minutes, flip halfway during the cooking process.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. Before removing, it should be 165 degrees F.
Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
Air Fryer
Cooking Spray
Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
Here's a simple and delicious homemade dry ranch dressing mix recipe:
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon dried chives
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to an airtight container or a sealable jar.