Can I make these chicken thighs without an air fryer?

Definitely! Air fryers are just small convection ovens, so this work well in an oven especially if you have a convection setting. I bake at 400 for 15-18 minutes, and chicken thighs are done at 165 degrees.

How do I store leftovers?

You can store leftover chicken thighs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. They reheat beautifully in the air fryer, so they're great for weekly meal prep.

Quick Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (with Taco Spices + Hot Honey!)

Name: Quick Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (with Taco Spices + Hot Honey!)
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 17 min
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients: 1-1.5 pounds chicken thighs, boneless + skinless; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1-2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 1 tablespoon hot honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt, if none in taco seasoning (see notes)

Description

Air fryer boneless skinless chicken thighs meet taco seasoning + hot honey for the ultimate flavor combo! Ready in 15 minutes and perfect for tacos, bowls, or salads.

Ingredients

Scale

1-1.5 pounds chicken thighs, boneless + skinless
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1-2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 tablespoon hot honey
1/2 teaspoon salt, if none in taco seasoning (see notes)

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Instructions

Season chicken. Coat the chicken thighs with olive oil (adding more if needed), then sprinkle on the taco seasoning, generously coating the chicken thighs on both sides. Drizzle each side of the chicken with hot honey.
Air fry. Transfer the chicken thighs to the air fryer in one even layer. They can be touching but shouldn't overlap, so if you need to cook in multiple batches, you can. Air fry the chicken thighs at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, optionally flipping halfway through (not totally necessary). Let it rest for a couple minutes before serving. Yum!

Equipment

Ninja Foodi 2

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Notes

Taco seasoning. Some taco seasonings contain salt, while others do not. If yours doesn't have any, I recommend mixing in 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt in with your taco seasoning. After that, season the chicken according to instructions.
Serving ideas. We love these chicken thighs sliced or diced on tacos and in burritos. They're also great on salads or bowls!
Storage & freezing instructions. You can prep and store these chicken thighs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer to re-crisp the edges!
Oven version. No air fryer? No worries! Bake at 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes in an oven, ideally with a convection setting if you have it (air fryers are mini convection ovens, after all). Check the cooked chicken temp to make sure it hits 165, and you're golden.

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner, main meal
Method: Air fryer
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 184
Sugar: 4.4 g
Sodium: 161.3 mg
Fat: 8.2 g
Carbohydrates: 4.7 g
Protein: 22.3 g
Cholesterol: 106.5 mg