Description
These air fryer chicken thighs are juicy on the inside and extra crispy on the outside—without deep frying. With just a few simple seasonings and the magic of an air fryer, you’ll have perfectly cooked chicken thighs in under 30 minutes. Why You’ll Love This Recipe: Crispy skin without extra oil Quick and easy – ready in under 30 minutes Perfectly seasoned and juicy inside Great for meal prep or busy weeknights
Ingredients
Scale
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Instructions
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- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. This helps them crisp up better.
- In a bowl, drizzle olive oil over the chicken thighs. In a separate small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Rub the seasoning mix all over the chicken thighs.
- Place the thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 12 minutes. Flip and cook for another 10-12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite sides.
- Timing:
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-24 minutes
- Total Time: 27-29 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb
- Keywords: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs, Crispy Chicken Thighs, Easy Air Fryer Chicken
- Tips &
Notes
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- Dry the chicken well before seasoning to get extra crispiness.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer—cook in batches if needed.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness (165°F).
- For boneless thighs, reduce the cooking time to 16-18 minutes.
- Serving Suggestions:
- Pair with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: ~280
- Protein: ~22g
- Carbohydrates: ~1g
- Fat: ~20g
- Saturated Fat: ~5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~14g
- Cholesterol: ~95mg
- Sodium: ~500mg
- Fiber: ~0g
- Sugar: ~0g
Nutrition
- Calories: ~280
- Sugar: ~0g
- Sodium: ~500mg
- Fat: ~20g
- Saturated Fat: ~5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~14g
- Carbohydrates: ~1g
- Fiber: ~0g
- Protein: ~22g
- Cholesterol: ~95mg