Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

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These Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Potatoes are so quick and easy! Make juicy chicken thighs and potatoes all at the same time! Done in less than 30 minutes. Our air fryer chicken thighs and potatoes recipe gives you an easy dinner recipe with a side built in to the busy weeknight meal for the whole family.

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Potatoes chicken thighs and potatoes on a plate with a fork on the plate

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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Potatoes
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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

Chicken thighs are one of my favorite things to make in the air fryer. They come out perfect every time. They are super easy to make. I also made this super easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast and Potato Recipes

This recipe is so simple and easy that anyone can make it. I’m a potato girl, and this curbs my cravings for mashed potatoes!

You will also have to check out these other amazing yet super easy chicken thigh recipes: Air Fryer Shake N Bake Chicken Thighs, Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Thighs, Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Thighs, Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs, and Air Fryer Katsu Chicken Thighs.

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Potatoes plate with chicken thighs and potatoes on it. parsley and another plate in the background

Ingredients

Potatoes – I used russet potatoes
Avocado oil – I always use avocado oil for high-heat cooking.
Seasonings: salt and black pepper, but you can also add Italian seasoning, rosemary, or herbs de Provence. Even fresh garlic would be great too!
Boneless skinless chicken thighs – You can use bone-in chicken thighs
Fresh lemon (to be juiced)

Tips & Tricks

To ensure that the chicken stays moist, check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Once they reach 165F, remove them from the air fryer. Don’t overcook.

If your potatoes are large, you may need to cook them separately. Try not to pile them too high in the air fryer basket because they won’t get all nice and crispy.

Tools to make this Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thigh Recipe

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 make sure the internal temperature of ANY chicken 165F.

How to make this Chicken Thighs and Potatoes in the Air Fryer Recipe

Cut the potatoes into 1/2 inch thick slices
Place the sliced potatoes in a mixing bowl, then pour half the avocado oil, salt, and black pepper on top and mix.
Place the chicken thighs into a mixing bowl and add the remaining avocado oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix them together.
Transfer chicken thighs and potatoes into the Air Fryer basket. (Depending on the size of the chicken thighs, you may need to do 2 batches.)
Cook at 390F for 14 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
Remove chicken thighs and potatoes, and squeeze half a lemon mainly on the chicken thighs.
Serve and enjoy.

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Potatoes potatoes cut up on a cutting board — Cut potatoes into 1 inch slices/cubes.

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Potatoes potatoes in a white bowl with seasonings. — Cut potatoes into 1 inch slices/cubes.

Substitutions

You can use baby potatoes instead of whole potatoes. Simply slice them in half.

If you don’t have boneless skinless chicken thighs, you can use bone-in thighs instead for this air fryer chicken thighs and potatoes recipe. You will just have to add a few more minutes to the cooking time. Pay attention to the potatoes, they may overcook with the additional time.

As far as seasonings go, in addition to the salt and pepper, try adding Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or even poultry seasoning.

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Potatoes plate with chicken thighs and potatoes on it.

What to serve with Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

These juicy chicken thighs and crispy potatoes are a meal in themselves, but you can also add a vegetable like Brussel sprouts, asparagus, or green beans for a little bit of color.

How to store

Store leftover chicken and veggies in a glass airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
For meal prep, you can freeze a meal up to 3 months

How to reheat

Transfer the air fryer chicken thighs and potatoes recipe to a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 1.5-2 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Potatoes cooked chicken thighs and potatoes in a Air Fryer. — Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

FAQs

Can you cook raw chicken and potatoes at the same time?

Yes, you can cook raw chicken and potatoes at the same time.

What can I serve with chicken thighs for dinner?

You can serve cauliflower, broccoli, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, and potatoes.

Do chicken thighs get more tender the longer you cook them?

Unlike chicken breasts, chicken thighs and drumsticks actually become more tender the longer they cook.

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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Potatoes plateful of chicken thighs and potatoes

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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

Our air fryer chicken thighs and potatoes recipe gives you an easy dinner recipe with a side built in to the busy weeknight meal for the whole family.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 14

Total Time 19

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 561 kcal