Description
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these air fryer frozen chicken thighs are the ultimate quick-fix dinner. No thawing needed—just season, air fry, and enjoy juicy, flavorful chicken in under 40 minutes. Perfect with rice, veggies, pasta, or your favorite side.
Ingredients
5–6 frozen chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion granules
1/4 teaspoon garlic granules
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Remove frozen chicken thighs from packaging.
In a small bowl, mix paprika, Italian seasoning, onion granules, garlic granules, salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
Rub seasoning mixture over all sides of the frozen chicken thighs.
Arrange chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each piece.
Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes.
Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 15–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (75°C).
Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main course
