Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe
These Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make with a simple yogurt and tomato paste marinade. Ready in just 15 minutes, they're perfect for busy weeknights and pair well with salads, rice, potatoes, or roasted vegetables for a wholesome family meal.
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken thighs
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
- Black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 onion blended
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Blend the onion until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, tomato paste, blended onion, garlic, smoked paprika, turmeric, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs and coat them well with the marinade.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.