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Buffalo Chicken Thighs

Either cooked in the air fryer or oven baked, these juicy Buffalo Chicken Thighs have crispy edges and a bold spicy flavour. Easy, high protein and great for meal prep.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Marinating time30 minutes
Total Time53 minutes
Diet: Gluten Free, High Protein
Allergen: No Common Allergens
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 322kcal
Author: Dannii Martin

Ingredients

  • 650 g Chicken thighs Approx 110g/4oz per thigh
  • 120 ml Frank's Buffalo hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic granules
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
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Instructions

  • Put the chicken thighs into a large mixing bowl. Pour over the hot sauce, oil and add the seasoning.
  • Mix well to coat all of the chicken thighs.
  • Put into the refrigerator and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Air Fry:

  • Put into your air fryer and cook on the Air Fry setting at 190°C/375°F for 10 minutes. Flip the thighs over and cook for a further 8-10 minutes.

Oven cook:

  • Cook in a preheated oven for 25 minutes at 220°C/200°C(fan)/425°F/Gas 7.

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. If the chicken thighs are too close together, they will steam rather than brown. Cook in batches if needed.
  • Try to use chicken thighs that are a similar size so they cook evenly. If some are much larger, they may need a few extra minutes.
  • Marinating for at least 30 minutes gives the chicken more flavour, but even 10 minutes is better than nothing if you are short on time.
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry before adding them to the marinade if they are very wet. This helps the marinade cling better.
  • Let the chicken rest after cooking. A few minutes makes a big difference and helps keep the meat juicy.
  • For extra flavour, brush the thighs with a little more Buffalo sauce after cooking rather than adding too much before cooking, as sugary or buttery sauces can darken quickly in the air fryer.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Thighs | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 206mg | Sodium: 1661mg | Potassium: 571mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 393IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg

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