Air Fryer Chicken Thighs: Crispy, Juicy Recipe
Crispy skin and juicy meat in 22 minutes! Bone-in, skin-on thighs cook to golden perfection using minimal oil and effort in the air fryer. A versatile, restaurant-quality staple for weeknight dinners.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C)
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme
- Place thighs skin-side up in air fryer basket
- Cook 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway through
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the basket for even crispness
Use kitchen shears to remove bone if desired
Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer's size and model
Optional: Lightly spray with olive oil for extra crisp
Use kitchen shears to remove bone if desired
Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer's size and model
Optional: Lightly spray with olive oil for extra crisp
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 500mg