Buffalo Chicken Thighs 

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Buffalo Chicken Thighs

Buffalo Chicken Thighs are my new favorite quick and easy recipe for a busy weeknight dinner or healthy meal prep! Cooked in the air fryer or baked in the oven … this simple recipe is both marinated and smothered in a spicy, savory buffalo sauce concoction making it extra flavorful and delicious. Budget friendly and perfectly crispy these chicken thighs are a fantastic protein option!

Ingredients

Marinated Chicken

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Chicken Thighs Buffalo Sauce Olive Oil Garlic Powder

Onion Powder Dried Oregano Paprika Black Pepper

Ingredients

Buffalo Sauce Topping

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Buffalo Sauce Butter

1

Add the boneless skinless chicken thighs, buffalo sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, paprika, and black pepper to a large bowl.

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2

Toss to combine until the thighs are thoroughly coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap (or place in an airtight container) and place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

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3

Remove the marinated chicken thighs from the fridge. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the chicken pieces on the sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

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Bake...

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4

Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F. Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick spray or olive oil spray. Place the chicken thighs in the basket. Air fry for 10 minutes. Then flip the chicken thighs, and air fry for another 6 minutes.

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Air fry...

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While the chicken is cooking, prepare the buffalo sauce topping.  Add the melted butter and buffalo sauce to a small bowl. Combine evenly.

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Make sauce...

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6

Spread the buffalo sauce mixture over the cooked chicken thighs or carefully toss them in it. Garnish with green onion.

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Add sauce & garnish...

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7

Serve and enjoy! Add a drizzle of ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.

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Serve & enjoy...

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