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 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. Or even consider making these Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls.
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, Air Fryer Boneless Wings or this air fryer keto chicken nuggets recipe.
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
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
How to make Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer
- 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 flipping half way. Remove when the reach an 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Teriyaki sauce tastes savory, sweet and salty, which is a perfect blend for marinating meat or fish.
It takes about 16-18 minutes depending on thickness of chicken thighs.
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.
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
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs | Paleo
Equipment
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
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Traci
Loving this recipe! It’s going on our meal rotation. It was so good! Super simple and easy to make in the air fryer!
Mandy Applegate
I love teriyaki chicken but had never thought to make it in the air fryer - it turned out GREAT!
Vladka
I made this recipe with chicken breasts, and it worked wonderfully. I was afraid they would be dry, but they turned out very juicy.
Vitali
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!
Gen
Super easy and delicious! I love this teriyaki sauce and will use it on other recipes this week.
Kelly
I’ve been coming back to your site to remind myself of temp and cook times for these thighs for like a year now. Love this easy recipe!
Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian
This is so sweet! I'm glad I could be a great resource for you!