Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Juicy, flavorful chicken thighs with irresistibly crispy skin made effortlessly in the air fryer – a perfect weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Bone-In Chicken Thighs
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels (key for crispy skin).
- In small bowl, mix all dry spices together.
- Rub chicken with olive oil, then coat evenly with spice mixture.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes.
- Arrange thighs skin-side down in single layer in air fryer basket.
- Cook 12 minutes, then flip and cook 10-12 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 175°F (79°C) and skin is crispy.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin: pat dry again right before cooking
- No preheating needed if your air fryer heats quickly
- Double cooking time if doubling recipe (cook in batches)
- Great with dipping sauces like honey mustard or ranch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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