Description
This Air Fryer Chicken Thighs recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken with perfectly crispy skin, seasoned with a flavorful blend of garlic, paprika, and oregano. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s a healthy, high-protein meal that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Seasonings & Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking and crispy skin.
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps to crisp the skin. Rub each thigh with olive oil thoroughly.
- Season Chicken: In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this seasoning blend evenly over the chicken thighs, making sure to get some under the skin to maximize flavor infusion.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, skin-side down, in a single layer to allow hot air circulation for crispiness.
- Cook Chicken: Cook for 12 minutes, then flip the chicken thighs to skin-side up and cook for an additional 10 to 12 minutes. The chicken is done when skin is golden crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Serve: Remove the thighs from the air fryer and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Serve with lemon wedges if desired for a fresh pop of flavor.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on the size of chicken thighs and the model of your air fryer.
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs will cook faster, approximately 14–16 minutes total.
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for 1 hour prior to cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
