Description
Enjoy delicious and crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with this easy recipe. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, these chicken thighs are a great addition to your weeknight dinner rotation.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Prepare Chicken Thighs: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Season Chicken Thighs: Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken thighs, coating evenly.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Place the thighs skin-side down in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 10–12 minutes until crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For boneless thighs, reduce cook time to about 14–16 minutes total.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or a crisp salad for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
