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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
This mouthwatering air fryer chicken thighs recipe is perfectly seasoned with a simple dry rub blend of everyday spices for the juiciest chicken with minimal prep.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 327 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs bone-in
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350° F
- Pat each chicken thigh dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, add the spices and mix thoroughly. Then rub each thigh with the spice mixture.
- Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket skin side down, being careful not to overcrowd so they cook evenly and get crispy. (Cook in two batches if the thighs are large).
- Cook chicken thighs for 15 minutes.
- Then flip the chicken over using thongs and cook for an additional 12-15 minutes. until the internal temperature reaches 165° F with a meat thermometer.
- Serve as is or with your favorite bbq sauce.
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Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on you air fryer. Adjust the cooking time and use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary.
- For extra crispy chicken, spray the air fryer basket with olive oil after preheating it.
- Swap smoked paprika for a teaspoon of chili powder.
- Add dried thyme, rosemary, or even Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Add the juice of a lemon and marinade it for an hour before cooking.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
327kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
695mg
(29%)
Potassium
361mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
1202IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 695mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1202IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.