Delicious chicken thighs straight from the freezer to your air fryer. They are crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside using this step method of cooking.
Spritz each frozen chicken thigh with a little oil. Mix seasonings together and season each side.
Add 1 cup of very hot water to the base container of your air fryer. This would be the inner pot of the Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker & Air Crisper. Place the air fryer basket or rack in the air fryer and put the frozen chicken thighs, skin side up, in a single layer on the rack or in the basket.
Set the air fryer to 400°F/200°C for 15 minutes. When the time is up, open the air fryer and flip the chicken if desired. Reduce the temperature to 325°F/160°C and set the time to 25 minutes.
After 15 minutes at 325°F/160°F, open the air fryer and flip the chicken. The internal temp should be around 150°F/60°C. You can either keep going at this lower temp of 325°F/160°C for another 5-10 minutes or until the internal temp reaches 160-165°F/71-74°C or if you want more crisping and browning on the skin, increase the temperature back up to 400°F/200°C for 5-10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 160°F/71°C.
Remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer and let them rest for 5 minutes. Serve & Enjoy!
Different brands of air fryers cook differently, so it is important to look at the food, measure internal temperatures, and adjust your temperatures and times accordingly.