Description
Crispy and juicy air fryer chicken thighs with minimal effort. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil evenly over the chicken.
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle seasoning mix over both sides of the chicken.
- Place chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, skin side down.
- Cook for 12 minutes, then flip and cook for another 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, pat the chicken skin dry before seasoning.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the chicken thighs.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: air fryer, chicken thighs, crispy chicken, easy recipe, healthy