These delicious, juicy, and succulent smoked chicken thighs will make you forget that they weren’t cooked in an actual smoker. Show The chicken thighs are infused with a mix of spices, our homemade BBQ sauce and of course, liquid smoke and cooked in the air fryer to perfection. What Makes This Recipe IdealSmoked chicken thighs are a wonderful recipe if you have the time to make prepare them in an actual smoker. With this easy method, you can enjoy the same smoky flavor and cooks 10 times faster with ease in the air fryer. This recipe is also ideal for those who do not have access to a smoker but the convenience of the oven, and in this case, the air fryer. This recipe is perfect for the summer as barbecues are happening everywhere. A big platter of this liquid smoked chicken thighs will feed a crowd with no effort whatsoever. Read on to see everything you need to know about smoking your own chicken thighs in the air fryer! IngredientsChicken thighs are one of the cheapest cuts one can purchase as it is inexpensive. They are considered as dark meat in poultry but are incredibly juicy and is well adapted in many dishes like in this poulet en sauce recipe. To make this recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients: 20 pieces Chicken Thighs, Skin On. Wash and pat dry. ⅓ Cup Light Brown Sugar ¼ Cup Smoked Paprika 1 Tbsp. Black Pepper 2 Tbsp. Kosher Salt 1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder 3 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper (Optional) 1 Tbsp. Ground Mustard ¼ Cup Liquid Smoke 1 Cup BBQ Sauce Preparation MethodIn a medium size bowl, combine the liquid smoke and BBQ sauce together. Cover, mix well and set aside. In a separate bowl, mix together the ⅓ Cup Light Brown Sugar, ¼ Cup Smoked Paprika 1 Tbsp. Black Pepper, 2 Tbsp. Kosher Salt, 1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder, 3 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper (Optional), and 1 Tbsp. Ground Mustard. Generously apply the rub on all sides of the chicken thighs. If using less then 20 pieces of chicken, season as desired with the rub. Once you have applied the seasoning to the chicken, cover and let marinate for 30 minutes or over night. Place the meat in the air fryer basket skin down, do not overcrowd your basket. It is beset to work in batches so that the chicken can cook properly. Cook 4 to 6 pieces at a time in the air fryer for 20 minutes at 380F. After 20 minutes, brush the BBQ sauce on all part of the chicken the cook for an additional 5 minutes. Cooking thyme may vary depending on the air fryer you have. If your smoked chicken thighs are not fully cooked, return them back to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until you reach the desired doneness. The smoked chicken thighs are done when internal meat thermometer reads 165F. Serve and enjoy. Make These in the OvenIf you don’t have an air fryer nor a smoker, no worries, you can still make incredible chicken thighs in the oven. They will take a little longer to cook but the results will be as satisfying
Which Air Fryer To UseThese chicken thighs with liquid smoked BBQ sauce were tested in two different air fryers – The Emeril Lagasse Power Air Fryer 360 and the Crux 5.3-Qt. Digital Air Convection Fryer. Here’s what we found out. The Emeril Lagasse Power Air Fryer 360: When the meat is prepared in this air fryer, it takes longer to cook. However, the thighs are cooked at an even temperature. Leaving you with a juicer meat. They are ready in 30-25 minutes at 400 degrees. Here are some positive facts about this air fryer from the manufacturer:
Crux 5.3-Qt. Digital Air Convection Fryer: When the chicken is prepared in this air fryer, it takes less time to cook and resulting in a juicy, golden or lightly charred shrimp. At 380 degrees, the chicken is ready in about 25 minutes. Here are some positive facts about this air fryer from the manufacturer:
More Air Fryer Recipes To TryIf you loved these air fryer Smoked Chicken Thighs, try the BBQ Air Fryer Drumsticks next. Then try these air fryer dessert dishes – Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls with homemade cream cheese frosting or these Air Fryer Oreos. You also should try this INSTANT POT AIR FRYER CHICKEN WINGS, AIR FRYER GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITA SKEWERS, AIR FRYER BRUSSEL SPROUTS to serve a large family. It warms our hearts to see the recipes you make from this site, and we’d especially would love to know if you tried this smoked chicken thighs. Tag us on Instagram or Facebook so we can see your beautiful dish. Also, we would appreciate if could give it a star rating below! Don’t forget to see this recipe and all our latest videos on YouTube! These delicious, juicy, and succulent liquid smoked chicken thighs will make you forget that they weren’t cooked in an actual smoker. Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time 35 mins Course Main Dish Cuisine American Servings 10 People Calories 192 kcal
**** When printing the recipe, please unselect the camera so that the pictures are NOT printed with the recipe (if preferred). Calories are estimated per serving only. Serving: 10PeopleCalories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 14gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 929mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 101IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 14mg How do you cook chicken thighs in an Emeril AirFryer?Scatter the sliced shallots, lemon slices, garlic, and rosemary along the bottom of the air fryer basket. Place the chicken thighs on top, skin sides up, and cook at 400 degrees F for 12 minutes, or until the chicken is lightly golden and crispy around the top edges.
How long do you cook thighs in an air fryer?Preheat a 3.5-quart air fryer to 400 degrees F. Add the chicken thighs to the air fryer basket, skin-side down and without touching. Cook, flipping skin-side up halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part (avoiding the bone) reads 165 degrees F, about 18 minutes.
What setting do you cook chicken on in air fryer?Place chicken in air fryer basket, standing against sides of basket if necessary. Set to 350°F; cook 15 minutes. Turn chicken; cook 5 to 8 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
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