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August 8, 2022 Air Fryer

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs

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These boneless chicken thighs are covered in buffalo sauce then air fryer to mimic a crispy, fried piece of chicken.

These air fryer chicken thighs coated in buffalo sauce were voted top 10 of all of my recipes! They are a little crispy and have all of the tastes of buffalo chicken dipped wrapped up into a little bite. Plus, they are done in less than 20 minutes and only require two ingredients plus some seasonings.

Air fryer buffalo chicken thighs

Why are these one of my favorite dishes? Mostly because they only require chicken thighs and buffalo sauce. Plus, of course, some seasonings that I am sure you have in your cabinet. They are a fan favorite and you can try them out in any type of dish. From salads, to wraps, to just eating them with a fork and knife.. these are amazing!

I am a huge chicken fan; however, my husband prefers a less lean meat. We compromise a lot with some chicken thighs. I have made sweet and sour chicken thighs, garlic butter chicken thighs and some made in the instant pot. But, the air fried boneless chicken thighs is the way to go!

Quick Tips From Allie Carte

  • If you do not like things too spicy, try substituting BBQ sauce or adding brown sugar.
  • Air fry for a little extra longer to keep it a bit crispy.
  • These are amazing in any dish from salads, to wraps, to just eating them with a fork and knife.
  • Try this out with a different cut of chicken if you want a leaner meal.
Buffalo chicken thighs air fryer

What You Need for Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs

Why are these one of my favorite dishes? Mostly because they only require chicken thighs and buffalo sauce. Plus, of course, some seasonings that I am sure you have in your cabinet.

First off, you will need an air fryer, you can use a basket type air fryer; but, I really like a rack type air fryer as well. However, you can also make them in the oven. I will go over both directions. 

  • Chicken thighs
  • Buffalo sauce
  • Seasonings
Chicken Thighs

I used some Publix brand boneless and skinless chicken thighs. The boneless and skinless are my favorite as they are easier to cut and eat without the bones. Also, without the skin, they are a bit leaner.

You can use bone-in thighs if that is what you prefer. Boneless thighs take a little less time to cook. Therefore, if you substitute bone-in, cook it for an extra minute or two.

Buffalo Sauce

These air fryer chicken thighs are smothered in buffalo sauce. Now, these are spicy spicy! You will smother them in buffalo sauce. I use Frank's Red Hot; however, you can use any brand that you love. I also like to use Sweet Baby Ray's buffalo wing sauce.

If you want something less spicy, I love using this method but with BBQ sauce and brown sugar. It is basically the same concept; however, sweeter.

Air fried boneless chicken thighs
Seasonings

Now, we can go over the seasonings that I use. This may seem like a lot; however, you should have all, if not most, in your cabinet.

  • Garlic powder
  • Garlic salt
  • Onion powder
  • Chili powder
  • Chipotle
  • Red pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Dill weed
  • Paprika

You should have most of these in the cabinet; however, if you do not, you can skip a seasoning if you do not want to buy it. But, I do think all of these seasonings really make it taste amazing.

How to Make Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs

Start by preheating your air fryer to 400 degrees. Grease the basket with cooking spray.

Combine the seasonings in a small bowl, mixing together. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken thighs with the seasonings and press them into the chicken.

Pour the buffalo sauce into a small bowl. Dunk the chicken into the sauce and press the sauce into the chicken.

Place each chicken into the air fryer, trying not to let them overlap.

Air fry for 16-18 minutes, flipping halfway.

The chicken will be done after about 11 minutes; however, I like to leave them in longer to let them get crispy.

Oven / Stovetop Version

If you do not have an air fryer, you need one! But, in the meantime, you can make these on the stovetop/oven.

Start by preheating your oven to 425 degrees. Grease a baking tray with cooking spray.

Combine the seasonings in a small bowl, mixing together. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken thighs with the seasonings and press them into the chicken.

Pour the buffalo sauce into a small bowl. Dunk the chicken into the sauce and press the sauce into the chicken.

Heat a pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 3-4 minutes per side. 

Transfer to a greased baking tray and bake in the oven for about 10 minutes, until fully cooked.

Ranch Sauce!

Make sure you try this with my homemade ranch dip!

Homemade Healthy Ranch
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Love Buffalo?

If you love buffalo sauce, you have to try out some of my other recipes. I have air fryer buffalo cauliflower, hot wing dip, air fryer chicken tenderloins and firecracker chicken.


Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs

These boneless chicken thighs are covered in buffalo sauce then air fryer to mimic a crispy, fried piece of chicken.

Air fryer buffalo chicken thighs

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs

voted top ten recipe - these chicken thighs are smothered in buffalo sauce and then air fried to a crispy and juicy perfection.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 3 people
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
 

  • 3 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground chipotle
  • ½ teaspoon dill weed
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce

Instructions

  • Start by preheating your air fryer to 400 degrees. Grease the basket with cooking spray.
  • Combine the seasonings in a small bowl, mixing together. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken thighs with the seasonings and press them into the chicken.
  • Pour the buffalo sauce into a small bowl. Dunk the chicken into the sauce and press the sauce into the chicken.
  • Place each chicken into the air fryer, trying not to let them overlap.
  • Air fry for 16-18 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • They will be done after about 11 minutes; however, I like to keep them in longer to get crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 thighCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 19gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 1719mgPotassium: 291mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 490IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
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