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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Bone In Skin On)
4.9 from 80 votes

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Bone In Skin On)

This recipe for bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs uses an olive oil and spice rub featuring salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and onion powder. The thighs are air fried at 400°F until the skin is crisp and the meat is tender and fully cooked. The result is juicy chicken with a flavorful, slightly smoky and savory crust.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 351 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a small bowl combine all the rub ingredients.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351

% 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.