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Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs | Paleo

Published: Jan 13, 2023 · Modified: Mar 10, 2023 by Lara This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... 5 Comments

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Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs is a simple late night dinner. They come out juicy and delicious! These boneless skinless chicken thighs have only 2 ingredients and cooks in less than 20 minutes.

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs on a white plate with a salad on the side with a fork
Table of Contents
  • Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
  • Why you'll love this Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Paleo Recipe
  • Ingredients
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Tools to make this easy recipe
  • How to make Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer
  • Stovetop Directions
  • Substitutions
  • What to serve with Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
  • How to store
  • How to reheat
  • FAQs
  • More Chicken Thigh Recipes
  • Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs | Paleo
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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Making these boneless skinless chicken thighs in the are fryer is incredibly easy! I always have a batch of my Paleo Teriyaki Sauce on hand so it speeds up this recipe! I've used this teriyaki sauce for this Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon recipe, Teriyaki Blackstone Chicken Tenders and these Teriyaki Chicken Thighs on the Blackstone Griddle.

I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors that the teriyaki sauce brings out. These boneless skinless chicken thighs pairs perfectly with Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts or any of these low carb side dishes.

These chicken thighs are simply coated with the homemade teriyaki sauce and topped with sesame seeds and I served it with an easy side salad because I wasn't in the mood to cook anything else LOL.

I tend to make it on nights I come home late from bowling league or when I'm super lazy, because it's so easy to make!

If you're looking for more chicken air fryer recipes, enjoy this air fryer chicken breast recipe or this air fryer keto chicken nuggets recipe.

cooked chicken thighs in the air fryer

Why you'll love this Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Paleo Recipe

  • Paleo - this is a great recipe for those individuals who are health conscious
  • Simple and budget friendly recipe- with just 2 simple ingredients that you can find at your local grocery store. Boneless skinless chicken thighs are much cheaper per pound than chicken breasts
  • Meal prep - this is an easy recipe to make for meal prepping. You can easily double the recipe and have lots of left overs.

Ingredients

  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Paleo teriyaki sauce
ingredients of raw chicken thighs and paleo teriyaki sauce on a white plate

Tips & Tricks

Make sure that you marinate the boneless chicken thighs for at least 30 minutes to ensure that the flavor and moisture is absorbed.

Be sure to not place too much chicken thighs into the air fryer. This may cause an increased cook time or uneven internal temperature.

Tools to make this easy recipe

  • Air Fryer - my favorite is this Cosori Air Fryer
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs on a white plate with a salad on the side

How to make Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer

  1. Place the chicken thighs and teriyaki sauce into a large ziplock baggie. Massage the chicken to make sure they are evenly coated.
  2. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. Next transfer the chicken thighs to the air fryer basket making sure to place them in a single layer. 
  4. Cook them for 16-18 minutes flipping half way. Remove when the reach an internal temperature of 165F.
ingredients of raw chicken thighs and paleo teriyaki sauce in a baggie
Place chicken thighs and teriyaki sauce into a large ziplock baggie
ingredients of raw chicken thighs and paleo teriyaki sauce in a baggie
Massage the chicken to make sure evenly coated. Marinate for 30 minutes
raw chicken thighs in the air fryer
Transfer to air fryer basket. Cook for 16-18 minutes
cooked chicken thighs in the air fryer
Flip halfway. Internal temperature of 165F

Stovetop Directions

If you don't have an air fryer you can still make these delicious teriyaki chicken thighs. Follow steps 1 and 2 above.

Then heat a cast iron skillet or frying pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken thighs and marinade to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.

Substitutions

If you don't have boneless skinless chicken thighs, bone in skin on chicken thighs or chicken breasts is another great option. You'll just need to add a few minutes to the cooking time to ensure that they are fully cooked.

Be sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken and remove it when it reaches an internal temperature of 165F.

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs on a white plate with a salad on the side with a fork

What to serve with Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

If you are looking to keep this a Paleo meal, you can serve them with these zoodles or even these green beans.

If you want to keep it an all Air Fryer dinner, try these Air Fryer Broccolini, Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus or even these Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash.

cooked chicken thighs in the air fryer

How to store

Refrigerate leftover chicken thighs in an air tight container for up to 4 days.

How to reheat

Remove the lid from the container or transfer it to a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for 60-90 seconds on high.

FAQs

Can this air fryer teriyaki chicken be made ahead of time?

You can marinate the chicken ahead of time and pull the chicken thighs out of the fridge about 30 minutes before you plan to cook them.

How do you make Gluten-Free Teriyaki Sauce?

Making a gluten-free teriyaki sauce can be done by using coconut aminos instead of soy sauce and tapioca flour instead of flour or corn starch.

How does teriyaki sauce taste?

Teriyaki sauce tastes savory, sweet and salty, which is a perfect blend for marinating meat or fish.

How long should you cook boneless chicken thighs in air fryer?

It takes about 16-18 minutes depending on thickness of chicken thighs.

Can you marinate chicken in teriyaki too long?

Generally marinating chicken thighs in teriyaki sauce for two hours is more than enough because if your marinate too long the meat will become so soft and soggy.

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs on a white plate with a salad on the side

More Chicken Thigh Recipes

If you loved these air fryer boneless chicken thighs, check out these other chicken thigh recipes.

  • Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice
  • Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs
  • Teriyaki Chicken Thighs on the Blackstone Griddle
  • Easy Garlic Broiled Chicken Thighs
  • Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in a Creamy Tomato Sauce
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Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs on a white plate with a salad on the side

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs | Paleo

Lara
Teriyaki Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer is a simple late night dinner. It comes out juicy and delicious! This boneless skinless chicken thighs has only 2 ingredients and cooks in less than 20 minutes.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 18 minutes mins
Total Time 48 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup paleo teriyaki sauce

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken thighs and teriyaki sauce into a large ziplock baggie. Massage the chicken to make sure they are evenly coated.
  • Let marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Next transfer the chicken thighs to the air fryer basket making sure to place them in a single layer.
  • Cook them for 16-18 minutes at 390F flipping half way. Remove when the reach an internal temperature of 165F.

Notes

If the chicken is at room temperature when cooking, they will be done closer to 15/16 minute mark. If they are marinated in the fridge it will be closer to the 18 minutes to be fully cooked.
If you have extra thick chicken thighs or you are using bone in chicken thighs, you will need to increase the cooking time to make sure they are fully cooked.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 23gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 790mgPotassium: 317mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 27IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Traci

    January 14, 2023 at 10:18 pm

    5 stars
    Loving this recipe! It’s going on our meal rotation. It was so good! Super simple and easy to make in the air fryer!

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  2. Mandy Applegate

    January 15, 2023 at 3:52 am

    5 stars
    I love teriyaki chicken but had never thought to make it in the air fryer - it turned out GREAT!

    Reply
  3. Vladka

    January 15, 2023 at 8:08 am

    5 stars
    I made this recipe with chicken breasts, and it worked wonderfully. I was afraid they would be dry, but they turned out very juicy.

    Reply
  4. Vitali

    January 15, 2023 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    Last night, we decided to make these teriyaki chicken thighs in our air fryer and immediately fell in love with the taste. Juicy and full of flavor, it was simply mouth-watering - Wow!

    Reply
  5. Gen

    January 15, 2023 at 10:58 am

    5 stars
    Super easy and delicious! I love this teriyaki sauce and will use it on other recipes this week.

    Reply

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