Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Make these flavorful, garlicky, and crispy air fryer chicken thighs for a delicious dinner. They are much quicker to prepare than traditional oven-baked methods and come out so tender and juicy!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs about 2 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sweet or smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 400˚F.
- Pat dry the chicken thighs with paper towels.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper; mix until well incorporated. Brush the seasoning rub all over the chicken thighs.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, skin side down. If the basket is too small for all four chicken thighs, you can cook them in batches.
- Lightly spray the chicken thighs with cooking oil and cook for 8 minutes; flip the chicken and continue to cook for 8 to 10 more minutes, or until their internal temperature registers at 165˚F. The exact cooking time will depend on the size of the thighs. For crispier chicken, cook them a little longer, about 2 minutes.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer and rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Preheat the Air Fryer for a few minutes before adding the chicken can help achieve a crispier skin.
- For extra crispy skin, pat dry the chicken thighs before seasoning. Moisture can prevent the skin from crisping up.
- Avoid overcrowding the basket; the thighs should not touch each other to ensure even cooking and crispiness. Please make sure to cook in batches if necessary.
- Note that the size of the thighs can and will affect cooking time. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- For crispier chicken, add another 1 to 2 minutes to the air fryer.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For freezing, remove meat from the bone, store it in a freezer bag, and freeze for up to 4 months. Defrost before reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 616IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg