Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Thighs Food

AIR FRYER STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast.
• Drizzle both sides of the chicken with oil.
• Add the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small bowl and stir to combine. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken.
• Add cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, garlic, red pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt to a small mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
• Stuff the mixture into each chicken breast.
• Place the chicken breasts in a greased air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to work in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer. Keep cooked chicken in a low oven, covered in foil, while the next batch cooks.
• Air fry at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165 degrees in the thickest portion of the chicken.

AIR FRYER STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Cut chicken breast horizontally with a sharp knife to make a pocket, making sure not to cut through the whole way.
• In a small bowl combine salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Season chicken all over, inside and out, evenly.
• Stuff the chicken breast with Cheddar cheese, ham, and tomato slices.
• Use toothpicks or skewer to close the pocket.
• Spray the chicken breast on both sides with cooking spray.
• Place the chicken breast in the air fryer basket (on top of the crisper plate if your air fryer has one).
• Set air fryer temperature for 350°F and timer for 20 minutes.
• When finished, check if the meat is cooked thoroughly with an instant read thermometer. It should read 165°F . Cook for another 3 - 5 minutes more if necessary.

AIR FRYER BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Combine softened butter, garlic, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Place butter on a piece of wax paper and roll up rightly to form a butter log. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
• Lay one bacon strip flat on a piece of wax paper. Place chicken thigh on top of the bacon and sprinkle with garlic. Open up the chicken thigh. Place 1-2 tsp of the cold finishing butter in the middle of the chicken thigh. Tuck one end of bacon into the middle of the chicken thigh. Fold over the chicken thigh and roll the bacon around the chicken thigh. Repeat with remaining thighs and bacon.
• Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place chicken thighs in the basket of the air fryer and cook until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

AIR FRYER CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and brush the skin-side of each piece with olive oil. Place chicken thighs, skin-side down, in a single layer on a plate.
• Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl and sprinkle half the seasoning mixture evenly over the 4 chicken thighs. Turn thighs over and evenly sprinkle remaining seasoning mixture on top. Place chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side up.
• Fry in the preheated air fryer until chicken is brown and juices run clear, about 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

AIR-FRYER CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat air-fryer to 375°. Brush chicken with oil. Combine remaining ingredients; sprinkle over chicken. Place chicken, skin side up, in a single layer on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 15-17 minutes.

AIR FRYER CREAM CHEESE AND HERB STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Start by cutting a pocket into the chicken breast. The easiest way to do this is to put one hand on the chicken breast and use your knife to cut into the center.
• Add the filling into the cavity you created.
• Place the chicken into the air fryer basket, spray the chicken with olive oil, and set in the air fryer for 10 minutes at 370 degrees F (air fryer setting)
• Then take the chicken breasts out, and spray them with olive oil, add some Italian seasoning on top.
• Add another 5-7 minutes. Then use a meat thermometer and check the temperature, mine reached 165 degrees F, so I removed the chicken from the air fryer.
• The time to cook will depend on how thick your chicken is and what air fryer you own.
• Allow to rest, for about 5 minutes, before serving.

AIR FRYER STUFFED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Cut Swiss cheese into six 2 x 1/2 x 1/2-inch pieces.
• Set up breading station: place bread crumbs, 2 teaspoon sazonador seasoning, and 1 tablespoon flour in a shallow dish, place remaining flour and sazonador seasoning in a second shallow dish, and crack eggs into a third shallow dish. Whip eggs until yellow and frothy. Season eggs with salt and pepper.
• Take each piece of Swiss cheese and lay on top of 1 piece turkey meat. Wrap luncheon meat around Swiss cheese.
• Open up chicken thighs and place a turkey-cheese bundle into the middle of each one. Roll chicken thighs around bundles. Dip each into flour mixture to coat, then shake off excess. Dip into egg, then shake off excess. Finally, dip into bread crumb mixture and press breading into the chicken.
• Place chicken bundles seam-side down into the air fryer. Spray chicken bundles with nonstick spray.
• Reduce air fryer temperature to to 380 degrees F (193 degrees C) and air fry chicken for 15 minutes. Turn bundles over, spray with nonstick spray and drop air fryer temperature to 370 degrees F (187 degrees C). Air fry until chicken is cooked through, an additional 8 minutes. Serve immediately.

STUFFED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SPINACH AND CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Line pan with foil or parchment paper sprayed with oil to keep pan from getting sticky and for easier clean-up.
• In a medium bowl mix spinach, cream cheese, ⅛ teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Then set aside.
• Unroll chicken thighs, season both sides with remaining salt.
• Divide cream cheese mixture between chicken thighs, putting it into the middle of each one.
• Roll the chicken thigh back up around the stuffing and secure with a toothpick.
• Place chicken thighs on pan, toothpick-side-up. Bake for 30-35 minutes until temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F on an instant read thermometer.

AIR FRYER STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes. Add red bell pepper and mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in chopped spinach and garlic. Continue stirring until the spinach is slightly wilted. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
• Stir in feta cheese crumbles, breaking up any large pieces.
• Pat chicken pieces dry and place on a secure cutting board. Cut a 'pocket' into each breast by inserting a knife in the thickest part of the breast and slicing parallel to the cutting board, leaving about 1 inch at each tip. Be careful not cut all the way through the thinnest edge of the breast.
• Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C) if preheating is recommended by the manufacturer.
• Separate prosciutto slices and place on a clean prep surface. Place 2 tablespoons of vegetable-feta mixture on top and roll around the filling, creating an oblong bundle. Tuck 1 prosciutto-wrapped bundle into each sliced chicken breast, and close the opening with toothpicks.
• Combine Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper on a plate. Dip each stuffed chicken breast into beaten egg, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Spray with avocado oil spray.
• Transfer to the air fryer basket and cook until browned, about 15 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

CRISPY AIR FRYER CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Mix together the granulated garlic, onion powder, thyme, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Pat the chicken dry and add to a medium bowl. Add the olive oil and half of the spice mix, then toss to combine.
• Add the flour to the remaining spice mix and stir to combine. Transfer the flour mixture to a large resealable bag. Add the seasoned thighs to the bag, seal well and toss until the chicken is fully coated in the flour.
• 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. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

AIR FRYER CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients except for the parsley to a large zip top bag and seal. Smush the chicken around in the bag to coat in the seasoning.
• Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees for 5 minutes.
• Place the chicken thighs, skin side down, in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes.
• Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees.