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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs feature bone-in, skin-on chicken seasoned with a simple blend of garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. The thighs are brushed with olive oil and cooked in an air fryer until the skin crisps and the meat reaches a safe temperature. This approach yields tender, juicy chicken with a flavorful, slightly smoky crust. Utilizing an air fryer offers convenient, less-fussy preparation and cleanup compared to traditional methods.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
22 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
202 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Make the rub mixture. In a small bowl, combine together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Prep the chicken. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F. Before starting, pat the thighs dry with paper towels. Brush each chicken thigh with olive oil on both sides. Generously sprinkle the chicken on both sides with the rub mixture.
- Air fry the chicken. Place chicken thighs skin side down in the basket to air fry. Cook for 12 minutes, then turn them over and continue cooking for another 10 minutes. If you like the chicken to have crispy skin, and the thighs are not crispy enough, cook for an additional 5 minutes or until it’s to your liking. The chicken is cooked through when a thermometer reads 165°F inserted in the center of a thigh.
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Notes
- Use an instant meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked to 165°F for safety and juiciness.
- Let cooked chicken cool completely before freezing and store in airtight containers or freezer bags, removing excess air to preserve quality.
- Seasonings can be adjusted or expanded to suit personal flavor preferences beyond the basic rub.
- Cooked chicken thighs keep well refrigerated for several days, making them convenient for meal prep.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1thigh
Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
392mg
(16%)
Potassium
307mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
283IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1thigh | |
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 392mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 307mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 283IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.