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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Time & Temperature Guide

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Detailed time & temperature conversion guide for chicken thighs in the air fryer. Learn how to adjust oven recipes, cook from frozen, and get juicy results across brands like Ninja, Cosori, Philips, and Instant. See the full air fryer conversion chart for more foods.

Air Fryer Calculator

Enter your oven settings to get air fryer times and temperatures

Safe Cooking Range

Typical oven baseline range for Chicken Thighs:

2030 minutes

Air fryer time is typically ~20% less than oven time

Cooking Tips & Guidelines

Essential tips for perfect air fryer chicken thighs

Sweet Marinades

Sweet marinades may caramelize or burn—check earlier and reduce temperature if needed.

Temperature Check

Target internal temperature: 175°F (thighs tender around 175°F).

Tip 1

Pat dry for crisp skin

Tip 2

Trim excess fat

Tip 3

Rest 5 minutes