How Long to Air Fry Chicken Thighs (bone-in)

Air fry chicken thighs (bone-in) at 400°F (200°C) for 22-28 minutes. Exact settings, when to shake, and how to tell when it is done.

400°F for 22 to 28 minutes, shake at 14.

  1. 1

    Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Arrange the chicken thighs (bone-in) in a single layer with space between pieces. Crowding traps steam and stops browning.

  3. 3

    Air fry for 22 to 28 minutes, shaking or flipping at the 14-minute mark.

  4. 4

    Check the thickest piece with a thermometer. It is done at 165°F.

Use these settings as a starting point; thickness, quantity, and appliance model affect timing. How to use our cooking guides.

Worth knowing. Start skin-up. Internal 175F.

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