Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Bone In Skin On)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
18 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
351 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Bone In Skin On)
Description
The Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Bone In Skin On) begin by patting the chicken dry and brushing the skin side with olive oil to help the spice rub adhere and promote crispiness. The seasoning blend of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and onion powder creates a balanced, aromatic crust with smoky and mildly spicy notes. Chicken thighs are placed skin-side up in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket. Cooking takes approximately 18 to 22 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches between 185 and 190 degrees, which ensures tenderness where the meat pulls easily from the bone.
The result is crispy skin with juicy, flavorful dark meat inside. This method avoids excess oil while giving a roasted texture. The thighs can be served alongside vegetables, grains, or salads for a straightforward, satisfying main course.
Though the USDA recommends an internal temperature of 165°F for poultry, this recipe’s longer cooking time produces tender meat with no blood near the bone, consistent with safe preparation.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs skin on, bone in
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Rub
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl combine all the rub ingredients.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and brush the skin-side of each piece with olive oil. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in a single layer on a plate.
- Sprinkle rub mixture evenly over the chicken thighs. Turn the thighs over and evenly sprinkle remaining seasoning mixture on top. Place chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side up.
- Cook in an air fryer 18-22 minutes or until the juices run clean and the center reads 185-190 degrees Fahrenheit.
Notes
- Cooking to an internal temperature of 185-190°F ensures no blood near the bone and results in tender, juicy meat.
- Patting chicken dry and oiling the skin helps achieve a crisp texture in the air fryer.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 404mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 261IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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