| Yield | Preparation time | Cook time | Total time |
| 2 servings | 2 minutes | 20 minutes | 22 minutes |
This easy air fryer frozen chicken thighs recipe is perfect for hungry people who don’t want to waste time. You can either pick up your preferred chicken thighs at the grocery store or add your own flavors.
Instructions
1. Remove the frozen chicken thighs from the freezer and place them directly in the air fryer basket/rack with skin side facing up (if they have skin-on). Do not thaw them.
2. Set the air fryer to 400ºF (204ºC) and defrost the chicken thighs for 5 minutes.
3. Then, season them with salt, garlic, black pepper and vinegar, dry rub. Next coat them with flour (optional), flipping them halfway with tongs.
4. Drizzle oil over the chicken thighs.
5. Next, cook 15 minutes more, checking when they are golden brown. According to the air fryer you have, cooking times may vary.
6. Serve your air fryer frozen chicken thighs with salad, rice or french fries. Enjoy!
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Can you make frozen chicken thighs in the air fryer?
The answer is yes, you can cook raw or pre-cooked frozen chicken thighs. Even without defrosting and frying in the air fryer, they taste great and are a pleasure to eat. You can find more details in the chart below.
How to make frozen chicken thighs?
It’s very simple to do. Place the frozen chicken thighs directly into the basket. Then, you must set the temperature and the cooking time. You can get more information on a specific model by checking the cooking chart. As soon as they have turned golden and crispy, retire them. Plate and serve with your favorite dressing or enjoy along with french fries.
Here are a few options for frozen chicken thighs you can find in any supermarket:
- Tyson, chicken thigh portions.
- Tyson, boneless skinless chicken thighs.
- Kroger, boneless skinless chicken thighs.
- Cooks venture, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs-pasture raised.
- First street, boneless skinless chicken thighs ice glazed.
- Just Bare, natural fresh chicken thighs.
- Sanderson Farms, boneless skinless chicken thighs fillets.
- Bell & Evans, organic bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.
How long to cook frozen chicken thighs in the air fryer?
Normally, it takes 20-25 minutes at 400ºF (204ºF), but it depends on the equipment power and the size of the chicken thighs. Raw chicken thighs may take longer than 20-25 minutes, depending on how crispy you want them to be. When reheating leftovers or precooked frozen chicken thighs, fry them for 10 minutes at 400ºF.
Cooking chart for frozen raw chicken thighs
Because these data are mostly for raw chicken thighs, deduct around 5 minutes for air fryer frozen fully-cooked or pre-cooked thighs.
| Model | Cooking time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Ninja Foodi | 20 minutes | 390ºF (199ºC) |
| Philips Airfryer XXL (HD9630) | 35 minutes | 375ºF (191ºC) |
| 365ºF (185ºC) | ||
| Nuwave Bravo XL Grill | 20-22 minutes | 375ºF (191ºC) |
| Instant Pot Duo Crisp +Air Fryer 6 & 8 Quart | 20 minutes | 400ºF (204ºC) |
| Gourmia | 30 minutes | 450ºF (232ºC) |
| Gowise USA | 15-20 minutes | 370ºF (188ºC) |
| Pampered Chef | 30 minutes | set air fry |
| Cook’s essentials | 16 minutes | 400ºF (204ºC) |
| Power XL 2&3 Qt Vortex | 25 minutes | 400ºF (204ºC) |
| Kalorik | 30 minutes | 400ºF (204ºC) |
| Krups | 10-12 minutes | 375ºF (191ºC) |
| Chefman | 20 minutes | 400ºF (204ºC) |
| Cuisinart | 20 minutes | 400ºF (204ºC) |
| Cosori | 22 minutes | 360ºF (182ºC) |
| Emeril Lagasse 360 | 22 minutes | 400ºF (204ºC) |
| Breville Smart Oven | 30 minutes | 450ºF (232ºC) |
Frozen Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 kg frozen raw chicken thighs
- cooking spray
- pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1/2 cup flour optional
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
Instructions
- Remove the frozen chicken thighs from the freezer and place them directly in the air fryer basket/rack with skin side facing up (if they have skin-on). Do not thaw them.
- Set the air fryer to 400ºF (204ºC) and defrost the chicken thighs for 5 minutes.
- Then, season them with salt, garlic, black pepper and vinegar, dry rub. Next coat them with flour (optional), flipping halfway with tongs.
- Drizzle oil over the chicken thighs.
- Next, cook 15 minutes more, checking when they are golden brown. According to the air fryer you have, cooking times may vary.
- Serve your air fryer frozen chicken thighs with salad, rice or french fries. Enjoy!