5 from 12 votes
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are seasoned with a blend of cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cooking chicken thighs with the skin on gives a crispy exterior while keeping the meat juicy. The thighs are drizzled with olive oil and cooked for 20 minutes at 350°F in the air fryer, flipped halfway to cook evenly. This method delivers tender, flavorful chicken with minimal added fat and convenient hands-off cooking.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
286 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thigh skin on
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Toss all seasoning together in a small bowl.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and drizzle bother sides with olive oil. Then sprinkle both sides with the seasoning. Be generous!
- Heat the air fryer to 350 degrees.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket so they are not touching. You don't want to overcrowd them or they won't cook right.
- Set timer for 20 minutes and flip the chicken at 10 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees.
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Notes
- Make a double or triple batch to enjoy throughout the week.
- Store cooked chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within several days.
- Patting the chicken dry before seasoning helps achieve crispy skin in the air fryer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
388mg
(16%)
Potassium
259mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
236IU
(5%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 388mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.