Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs
These juicy Air-Fried Buffalo Chicken Thighs are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With just a short marinade and less than 20 minutes in the air fryer, you'll have juicy, tender thighs that are low-carb, keto, and gluten-free.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 381kcal
Ingredients
- 8 large chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 1 cup Frank's hot sauce
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs with a sharp knife or kitchen shears. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Make the buffalo sauce by whisking together the hot sauce, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, and chili powder in a small bowl until smooth.
- Place chicken thighs in a baking dish, large bowl, or Ziploc bag. Pour 1 cup of homemade buffalo sauce over the chicken thighs. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380℉.
- Add the chicken thighs to the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each thigh. Air fry the chicken thighs for 12 minutes at 380℉. Flip the chicken over, and air fry for 6 more minutes at 380℉, or until the internal temperature reaches 165℉.
- While the chicken is cooking, heat the remaining buffalo sauce in a small saucepan on the stove until hot.
- When the chicken is cooked, remove it from the air fryer and place it in a large bowl. Pour the heated buffalo sauce over the chicken and toss to coat.
- Garnish with sliced green onions if desired, and serve with your favorite side dishes, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.
Notes
- Marinating Tips: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken thighs overnight. If you're short on time, even 15 minutes can make a difference.
- Space Out the Chicken: Arrange chicken thighs in a single layer without overlapping to allow hot air to circulate and cook the chicken evenly.
- Storage: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 245mg | Sodium: 1900mg | Potassium: 666mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
