Air Fryer Chicken Thighs With Ranch Seasoning

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs With Ranch Seasoning are ready to become your brand new favorite meal. With crispy caramelized skin and tender juicy meat inside, you’ll never want chicken any other way. It’s perfect for any day of the week, any time of the year. I used boneless skinless chicken for this recipe, the cook time is longer otherwise. 

All you need for this recipe is the meat, 1 small packet of Ranch seasoning, and some butter. However I also added two more spices to the mix (dill and chili flakes) and some fresh veggies to really round out the meal. The best part is that the hot air circulating around the chicken thighs mimics the effect of deep frying, resulting in a satisfying crunch without the excess oil.

Other dinners to try: Slow Cooker Chicken & Pasta Casserole 

Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Chicken Thighs With Ranch Seasoning

1. Air frying chicken thighs have a crispy texture on the outside and juicy- tender meat on the inside.
2. Shorter cooking time compared to traditional oven baking or pan-frying
3. It’s much healthier than the deep fried version. 
4. Ranch seasoning adds tasty herbs, spices, and tangy buttermilk! Its flavor is zesty yet creamy and definitely a crowd pleaser.
5. Whether you’re hosting a party or preparing a weeknight dinner, this recipe is likely to receive rave reviews.

What Vegetables Should I Use?

I added sliced green bell peppers and carrots for the last few minutes of air frying the Air Fryer Chicken Thighs With Ranch Seasoning and it was so delicious. Especially if you add a bit of spice to them also. Other vegetable ideas you can use include: 

• Brussels sprouts: Trim the ends, cut in half, toss with olive oil, salt, and spices, then add to the air fryer basket with the chicken. 
• Broccoli: Cut into florets, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and spices, and air fry until the edges are crispy.
• Cauliflower: Cut into florets and air fry until golden brown and crispy. They taste great with the Air Fryer Chicken Thighs With Ranch Seasoning. 
• Zucchini: Slice into rounds or sticks, toss with olive oil, salt, and your preferred seasonings, and air fry until crispy and golden.
• Sweet potatoes: Cut into fries or wedges, coat with olive oil, salt, and spices, and air fry until they reach your desired level of crispiness.
• Green beans: Trim the ends, toss with olive oil, salt, and spices, and air fry until they turn crispy and slightly blistered.
• Asparagus: Trim the woody ends, coat with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and spices, and air fry until they become tender and crispy.

Air Fryer Cooking Tips 

Air fryer tips for Air Fryer Chicken Thighs With Ranch Seasoning. 

I didn’t spray the basket with non-stick spray because the chicken is coated with butter. You can also preheat the air fryer basket by running it for 2 minutes prior to cooking the chicken. This helps ensure a lovely caramelized crust on the chicken. 

Don’t neglect flipping the chicken half way through the cooking process. Otherwise you won’t get that evenly crispy coating that’s just so delicious! 

What Ingredients Do You Need? 

• 4 Chicken Thighs – boneless skinless 
• 2 tbsp butter (melted)
• 1 small packet of Ranch seasoning 
• ½ tsp dried dill 
• ½ tsp dried chili flakes
• ½ cup sliced carrots 
• 1 cup sliced green peppers 
• Parsley for garnish

Other Air Fryer Recipes To Try: Air Fryer Cheeseburger Hand Pies Meat Puffs, and Banana Bread Cookies Recipe!

Directions For Air Fryer Chicken Thighs With Ranch Seasoning

1. Wash the chicken if you like
2. Pat them fry with paper towels 
3. Baste with melted butter on both sides
4. Coat with ranch seasoning (about ½ of the packet) and other spices like a spice rub
5. Set them in the air fryer basket (you may need to cook in batches if they don’t all fit nicely, you don’t want them to overlap at all) 
6. Air fry for 9 minutes at 400 degrees F 
7. Flip them over and cook another 6 minutes 
8. Add in the vegetables and cook another 3 minutes (add the veggies earlier if you like them really crispy)
9. Chicken should cook for 18 minutes in total
10. Allow them to rest for 5-10 minutes then serve with some freshly sliced parsley!
11. You can use the remaining Ranch seasoning to make actual Ranch dipping sauce by mixing it with sour cream 

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs With Ranch Seasoning

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These boneless skinless chicken thighs are so crispy, tender, creamy, tangy, and easy to make in your handy dandy Air Fryer.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 28 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 Servings

Equipment

• Air Fryer
• Basting Brush

Ingredients

  

• 4 Chicken Thighs – boneless skinless
• 2 tbsp butter melted
• 1 small packet of Ranch seasoning
• ½ tsp dried dill
• ½ tsp dried chili flakes
• ½ cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup sliced green peppers
• Parsley for garnish

Instructions

 

• Wash the chicken if you like
• Pat them fry with paper towels
• Baste with melted butter on both sides
• Coat with ranch seasoning (about ½ of the packet) and other spices like a spice rub
• Set them in the air fryer basket (you may need to cook in batches if they don’t all fit nicely, you don’t want them to overlap at all)
• Air fry for 9 minutes at 400 degrees F
• Flip them over and cook another 6 minutes
• Add in the vegetables and cook another 3 minutes (add the veggies earlier if you like them really crispy)
• Chicken should cook for 18 minutes in total
• Allow them to rest for 5-10 minutes then serve with some freshly sliced parsley!
• You can use the remaining Ranch seasoning to make actual Ranch dipping sauce by mixing it with sour cream

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Storage Tips For Air Fryer Chicken Thighs With Ranch Seasoning

Before storing the chicken thighs, let them cool down to room temperature. This helps prevent condensation and moisture buildup in the container, which can make the chicken soggy. 

Transfer the cooled chicken thighs to airtight containers or resealable plastic bags. Make sure the containers are properly sealed to keep out air and moisture, which can affect the texture and flavor of the chicken.

Place the airtight containers with the chicken thighs in the refrigerator as soon as possible. Refrigeration helps slow down bacterial growth and keeps the chicken fresh.

To help you keep track of the storage time, label the containers with the date you prepared the chicken thighs. This will help you know when they need to be consumed or discarded.

It can be safely stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. Beyond that, the quality and taste may start to decline, so it’s best to consume them within this time frame.

How To Properly Reheat The Leftovers 

When reheating the Air fryer chicken thighs with ranch seasoning, you can use the air fryer again for a few minutes to regain their crispy texture. Alternatively, you can reheat them in the microwave or oven until they reach the desired temperature.