Description
Learn how to make delicious and crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with this easy recipe. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner!
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 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper to make a seasoning paste. Rub the mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.
- Cook in the Air Fryer: Place seasoned chicken thighs in the air fryer basket skin-side down in a single layer. Cook for 12 minutes, flip, and cook an additional 10–12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For boneless skinless chicken thighs, adjust cooking time.
- Marinate the chicken for richer flavor.
- Serve with your favorite sides like roasted vegetables, rice, or salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
