Description
Enjoy deliciously crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with this easy recipe. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, these chicken thighs are a fantastic main course option for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper for heat
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne if using.
- Season the chicken: Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken thighs, coating both sides evenly.
- Cook the chicken: Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 12 minutes, flip, then cook for another 10–12 minutes or until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, lightly spritz the thighs with oil before air frying.
- Boneless, skinless thighs can also be used—reduce cooking time by about 5 minutes.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
