Ranch is one of those flavors that always makes my mouth water! These air fryer ranch chicken thighs are so easy to make and so delicious. I made tender, juicy, and insanely flavorful chicken with just 3 ingredients. Ready in 25 minutes, it doesn’t get much easier than that. This is a meal that my kids ask for over and over again!
Ranch Chicken Thighs Recipe
With just 3 ingredients (butter, ranch, and chicken thighs), I made these mouthwateringly delicious ranch chicken thighs in my air fryer. This is such a great recipe for those crazy busy weeknights when I need something quick and delicious. I can always count on juicy, skin-on chicken thighs to crisp up beautifully in the air fryer.
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How to Store and Reheat
In an airtight container in the refrigerator, leftover ranch chicken thighs will stay fresh for up to 3 days. To reheat them, use the air fryer again, not the microwave! The air fryer will help the flavor and texture of the chicken thighs stay delicious.
How to Freeze
Let the cooked chicken thighs cool completely to room temperature prior to freezing in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Notes and Tips
- Trim the fat off of the chicken thighs prior to cooking if there’s a lot on them.
- If you don’t have any ranch seasoning, you can make your own! Use ½ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon dried dill, and ¼ teaspoon celery salt.
- Serve these thighs with ranch dipping sauce on the side for an extra ranchy treat.
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Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened (½ stick)
- 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and pepper.4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and ranch seasoning.4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning
- Lift the skin off the top of the chicken thigh and stuff about 2 teaspoons of the butter mixture under the skin of each thigh. Then, use the remaining butter mixture to spread over the top of each chicken thigh.4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Lightly grease the air fryer basket with olive oil spray and add the chicken thighs, skin side up.
- Cook at 400℉ until golden brown; about 14-16 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165℉ internally.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
How to Make Ranch Chicken Thighs Step by Step
Season the Chicken: Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and pepper to taste. Combine 4 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter and 2 teaspoons of ranch seasoning. Lift the skin off the top of the chicken thigh and stuff about 2 teaspoons of the butter mixture under the skin of each thigh. Then, use the remaining butter mixture to spread over the top of each chicken thigh.
Prep the Air Fryer: Lightly grease the air fryer basket with olive oil spray and add the chicken thighs, skin side up.
Cook the Chicken: Cook at 400℉ until golden brown, about 14-16 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165℉ internally.
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