These Air-Fried Marinated Chicken Thighs are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with bold, savory flavor. A perfect weeknight dinner made easy with a simple marinade and your air fryer!

This is an image of air fried chicken thighs sitting on a white plate topped with fresh parsley
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INGREDIENTS FOR THESE AIR-FRIED MARINATED CHICKEN THIGHS

Chicken thighs

Olive oil

Balsamic vinegar

Coconut aminos or soy sauce

Brown sugar

Garlic cloves

Dijon mustard

Dried thyme

Dried rosemary

Paprika

Salt and pepper

These are the ingredients needed to make air fried marinated chicken thighs

HOW TO MAKE AIR-FRIED MARINATED CHICKEN THIGHS

  • Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (198°C) for about 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, dried rosemary, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, but for best results, marinate for 2-4 hours. If you have more time, marinating overnight will enhance the flavors even more.
  • Cook the chicken thighs in the preheated air fryer for 20-22 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (75°C) when tested with a meat thermometer.
  • Flip thighs halfway through the cooking time, ensuring the thighs are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
  • Once cooked, remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes.
  • Serve the chicken thighs with your favorite sides and enjoy!
This is an image of chicken being marinated in a ziploc bag. There is a label on the bag that says Marinated Chicken Thighs
This is an image of air fried chicken thighs sitting on a white plate topped with fresh parsley

Air-Fried Marinated Chicken Thighs

Taylor Jackzen
These Air-Fried Marinated Chicken Thighs are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with bold, savory flavor. A perfect weeknight dinner made easy with a simple marinade and your air fryer!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (198°C) for about 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, dried rosemary, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, but for best results, marinate for 2-4 hours. If you have more time, marinating overnight will enhance the flavors even more.
  • Cook the chicken thighs in the preheated air fryer for 20-22 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (75°C) when tested with a meat thermometer.
  • Flip thighs halfway through the cooking time, ensuring the thighs are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
  • Once cooked, remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes.
  • Serve the chicken thighs with your favorite sides and enjoy!