Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Cooking Time

Data-assisted guide Updated Jun 2026 Built from structured cooking data and official food-safety guidance, written in our own words.

Cook bone-in chicken thighs for 22–25 minutes at 190°C (fan 170°C / 374°F, gas mark 5).

Method

  1. Pat the thighs dry and rub with a little oil and seasoning.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C.
  3. Cook skin-side up in a single layer for 22–25 minutes (bone-in) until the skin is crisp and golden.

How to tell it's cooked

  • Juices run clear when pierced at the thickest part.
  • No pink meat remains near the bone.
  • A thermometer reads at least 75°C in the thickest part, not touching the bone.

Times by size

Size / typeTime
Bone-in, skin-on22–25 min at 190°C
Boneless, skinless16–18 min at 190°C
From frozen (boneless)20–24 min at 190°C, checked through

Food safety: Chicken must be cooked all the way through — at least 75°C in the thickest part, with clear juices and no pink. If in doubt, give it a few more minutes.