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May 10, 2023

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs

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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs are perfect for those who like their chicken with a little heat. These buffalo chicken thighs are super easy to make with only two ingredients!

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Table of Contents
  • Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs
  • ❤️ Why you’ll love this easy air fryer recipe
  • Ingredients
  • ✳️ Tips & Tricks
  • Tools to make this Buffalo Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer
  • How to make Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs
  • Oven Directions
  • Substitutions
  • What to serve with Buffalo Chicken Thighs
  • How to store
  • ♨️ How to reheat
  • ❓FAQs
  • More Air Fryer Chicken Thigh Recipes
  • Pin this recipe for later
  • New Recipes to try

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs

If you’re a fan of buffalo chicken, then you’ll love this recipe for Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs. These juicy and flavorful chicken thighs are coated in a mild buffalo sauce and cooked to perfection in the air fryer.

They’re a perfect meal for any night of the week and will satisfy any cravings for something spicy and delicious. You won’t believe how easy they are to make!

These buffalo thighs are perfect for anyone who’s in a time crunch. I whip a homemade ranch dressing using this Ranch Seasoning whenever I make anything with buffalo sauce.

The ranch dressing is a good way to cool back the heat from the buffalo sauce.

Chicken thighs are one of my favorite types of chicken. I always keep my freezer stocked with them.

If you’re looking for more delicious chicken thigh recipes, here are some of my favorites: Air Fryer Shake N Bake Chicken Thighs, Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Thighs, Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, and Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs.

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❤️ Why you’ll love this easy air fryer recipe

  • Budget Friendly – I bought these chicken thighs at my local meat market. 50lb for $20.00. Buying in bulk is a great way to keep the cost per serving down.
  • Easy Recipe – With only two ingredients, this recipe is super easy are you can find all of the ingredients at your local grocery store.
  • Meal Prep – these buffalo chicken thighs are excellent for meal prep! Whip up some of your favorite vegetables to serve with it.

Ingredients

  • Bone-In Chicken Thighs – I got these at a local meat market, but you can buy them at any local grocery store.
  • Buffalo Sauce – I used Sweet Baby Ray’s Mild Buffalo Sauce – but you can use any buffalo sauce you like.
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✳️ Tips & Tricks

  • Once the timer goes off on the air fryer, ensure the internal temperature is 165F.
  • You always want to remove the chicken immediately to ensure you don’t dry out the chicken.
  • I added two chicken thighs, then sauce, and repeated to help make sure they all get evenly coated in the buffalo sauce.

Tools to make this Buffalo Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer

  • Cosori Air Fryer – this is my favorite air fryer. The large air fryer basket makes it so easy to cook your favorite recipes.
  • Tongs – tongs are easiest to remove and flip the chicken
  • Meat thermometer – You always want to ensure the internal temperature of ANY chicken is 165F.

How to make Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs

  1. If the skin is bunched up, you need to pull the skin to make sure to cover the whole chicken.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a ziplock bag. Pour the buffalo sauce on top of the chicken.
  3. Remove the air from the ziplock bag and toss the chicken thighs around. Make sure they all are covered in sauce.
  4. Transfer the chicken to the air fryer basket and cook at 390F for 16 minutes. Flipping halfway through.
  5. Once the timer goes off, make sure the internal temperature is 165F. Remove the chicken from the air fryer basket and serve.
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Oven Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. If the skin is bunched up, you need to pull the skin to make sure to cover the whole chicken.
  3. Place the chicken thighs in a ziplock bag. Pour the buffalo sauce on top of the chicken.
  4. Remove the air from the ziplock bag and toss the chicken thighs around. Make sure they all are covered in sauce.
  5. Transfer the chicken thighs to a baking pan.
  6. Cook the chicken thighs for 20 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165F.

Substitutions

  • You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken leg quarters if you don’t like or have bone-in chicken thighs.
  • If you don’t like Sweet Baby Rays, you can use any buffalo sauce.
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What to serve with Buffalo Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs are delicious on their own, but they’re even better when paired with some tasty sides like carrots and celery. Don’t forget to whip up some Ranch dressing using my Homemade Ranch seasoning to dip the chicken thighs in.

You can also sever these buffalo chicken thighs with your favorite seasonal vegetables to make it a meal.

How to store

  • Store leftovers in an airtight glass container for up to 5 days.

♨️ How to reheat

Remove the lid from the container and microwave on high for 1 to 1.5 minutes or until the chicken is warm. Alternatively, you can transfer to a microwave save plate to warm up.

To warm this up in your air fryer, cook it for 2-3 minutes at 400F.

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❓FAQs

How long does it take to air fry chicken thighs in the air fryer?

Cook nonbreaded chicken thighs at 390F for 14 minutes. Breaded chicken thighs, add a couple of extra minutes.

Can you put aluminum foil in an air fryer?

You can use aluminum foil in the air fryer basket if you want a more straightforward clean-up method. It is not necessary tho.

Can I use boneless chicken thighs instead of bone-in chicken thighs?

Yes, you can use boneless chicken thighs, but you will need to reduce the cooking time.

Can I use a different hot sauce?

Yes, I like mine on the milder side, but you can use any hot sauce that you like. Just make sure to adjust the amount to your desired level of spiciness.

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More Air Fryer Chicken Thigh Recipes

If you loved these buffalo chicken thighs in the air fryer, check out these other delicious air fryer chicken thigh recipes.

  • Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Potatoes
  • Air Fryer Shake N Bake Chicken Thighs
  • Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Thighs
  • Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Thighs
  • Air Fryer Keto Chicken Thighs
  • Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs
  • Air Fryer Katsu Chicken Thighs
  • Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs are perfect for someone looking for a little kick. These buffalo chicken thighs are super easy to make with only two ingredients!
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Prep Time 3 minutes mins
Cook Time 16 minutes mins
Total Time 19 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 269 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup buffalo sauce

Instructions
 

  • If needed, stretch the skin to make sure it covers the whole thigh.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a ziplock bag. Pour the buffalo sauce on top of the chicken.
  • Remove the air from the ziplock bag and toss the chicken thighs around. Make sure they all are covered in sauce.
  • Transfer the chicken to the air fryer basket and cook at 390F for 16 minutes. Flipping halfway through.
  • Once the timer goes off, make sure the internal temperature is 165F. Remove the chicken from the air fryer basket and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcalProtein: 44gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 1121mgPotassium: 554mgVitamin A: 54IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
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