What’s great about this recipe is that it is 2 ingredients, so it is super simple and fast to make. All you need are chicken thighs and shake and bake seasoning or marinade. I got mine from Amazon, but you can get also get it from the supermarket or even make your own.
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Let’s start with the simple ingredients list:
– Chicken thighs (2 lbs)
– ¼ cup of shake and bake seasoning
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F.
The first step is to prepare the chicken. Rinse off each thigh and pat them dry with paper towels. Once they are dried, season both sides liberally with the seasoning flour. Make sure you cover all parts of the chicken evenly so that it cooks well later on.
Place the seasoned chicken thighs into the air fryer, in one single layer. Cook for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees F and the skin should be crispy and golden brown.
Once done, let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or salad!
This 2 ingredient fried chicken thighs recipe is the perfect meal for busy weeknights or a quick and easy dinner. Now you don’t need to worry about complicated recipes or spending hours in the kitchen – just pop everything into your air fryer and in no time, you have delicious, juicy fried chicken ready for everyone to enjoy!
Recipe Tips and Substitutions
Feel free to get creative with your recipes by adding extra herbs such as rosemary or thyme while coating your pieces before frying them up; this will give them a nice flavorful kick!
Another way to take your dish up a notch is by using buttermilk to your batter; this will help tenderize the meat making it more succulent & juicy without being dry!
FAQ’s
For best results, air fry the chicken thighs for 18-22 minutes at 390°F flipping halfway through cooking.
Yes you can! Although this recipe is specifically designed for chicken thighs, you can definitely use other kinds of poultry such as turkey or duck. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
These fried chicken thighs are delicious served with mashed potatoes, rice or a simple green salad.
Cornstarch works great when coating products because it gives off a nice crispiness once cooked however alternatives such as potato & tapioca starch work wonderfully too!
Yes! You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken legs or even chicken wings if that’s what you have available in your kitchen.
Yes absolutely just transfer cooled leftovers into airtight containers/ziplock bags prior to freezing for best results in taste & quality once reheated later down the line!
Feel free to get creative with your recipes by adding extra herbs such as rosemary or thyme while coating your pieces before frying them up; this will give them a nice flavorful kick!
Another way to take your dish up a notch is by using buttermilk int he mixture this will help tenderize the meat making it succulent & juicy without being dry!
You don’t always have to use it – regular all-purpose flour (+herbs and spices) works just fine too if that’s what you have!
While you won’t get quite the same crispy exterior using oven baking, yes it is still possible.
Yes! Cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Though these aren’t chicken fries, I do have another chicken recipe so I know the times! The time will vary depending on the size of your chicken fries, but generally you will want to cook them for 15-20 minutes at 350°F or until the internal temperature of your chicken reaches 165F.
We hope you enjoy making these delicious crispy fried chicken thighs just as much as we do! It’s hard not to love finger licking good food that takes less than 30 minutes prep time combined with minimal clean up afterwards – what could possibly be better? Let me know if you try this recipe out & if so how did you like it?
Shake and Bake Chicken Thighs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken thighs
- ¼ cup Shake and Bake Seasoning
- Spray oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F.
- The first step is to prepare the chicken. Rinse off each thigh and pat them dry with paper towels. Once they are dried, season both sides liberally with the seasoning. Make sure you cover all parts of the chicken evenly so that it cooks well later on.
- Place the seasoned chicken thighs into the air fryer, in one single layer. Cook for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees F and the skin should be crispy and golden brown.
- Once done, let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or salad!
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