Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Thighs
Description
Crispy, juicy air fryer ranch chicken thighs made with just four ingredients and ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in skin-on or boneless skinless (about 1 1/2–2 pounds)
- 1 ounces dry ranch seasoning mix, or 3 tablespoons homemade (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3–5 minutes.
- Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels.
- Toss the thighs with olive oil, then rub all over with the dry ranch seasoning and pepper.
- Place the thighs in the basket skin-side down in a single layer, working in batches if needed.
- Air fry bone-in thighs for 22–25 minutes, flipping at 12 minutes. Air fry boneless thighs for 14–18 minutes, flipping at 8 minutes.
- Check that the thickest part reaches at least 165°F (175–185°F is best for thighs). Rest 5 minutes, then serve.
Equipment
- Instant-read meat thermometer
- Parchment liner or cooking spray (optional)
Notes
Homemade ranch seasoning: Whisk together 2 tablespoons dried parsley, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1 teaspoon dried chives, 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Add 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes for heat if you like. Store in an airtight jar in a cool, dry place.
Cook times vary by air fryer model and thigh size, so use a thermometer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 619mgPotassium: 233mgFiber: 0.03gVitamin A: 89IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg