Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Course

    Main Course

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Skip the deep frying and make air fried chicken instead! Marinated chicken thighs are battered and cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • 1 tsp lemon juice about half a lemon
  • 4 chicken thighs bone in, skin on
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken thighs in a large Ziploc bag.
  2. Pour in the whole milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and lemon juice over top the chicken. Shake the bag to incorporate the ingredients.
  3. Let all the chicken thighs marinate in the milk mixture for 30-45 minutes in the refrigerator.
  4. Combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, cumin, and dried basil into a large bowl. Mix well.
  5. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and preheat it to 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. Shake excess milk mixture off each thigh before coating it in the flour mixture.Once all thighs are coated, place them in the basket on an even layer. Do not stack chicken thighs. If your air fryer is not large enough to fit the thighs in an even layer, you can cook in batches.
  7. Spray each thigh with cooking spray.
  8. Cook for 17 minutes. Flip the chicken thighs and cook for an additional 6 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Best served warm.

Notes

  • Note: 1 cup of buttermilk can be substituted for the whole milk and lemon juice.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 345kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 986mg (41%) Potassium 343mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 191IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 86mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 345kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 986mg 41%
Potassium 343mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 191IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 86mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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