Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Pickle-Brined)

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Pickle-Brined)
Prep time: 6 h
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 6 h 16 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs; 4 cups pickle juice/brine; 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Prep Time
6 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
6 hrs 16 mins
Servings
6
Calories
222 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Pickle-Brined)

Iris Warren

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These amazing pickled-brined Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are so juicy and flavorful with incredibly crispy seasoned skin.

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Ingredients

Servings

6 chicken thighs skin on and bone in
4 cups pickle juice/brine
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Place the chicken thighs in a food storage container in a single layer.
Pour the pickle juice brine over the tops, making sure that each piece of chicken is completely submerged. Allow them to marinate in the fridge for 6-8 hours.
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes while you prepare the chicken.
Discard the pickle brine, pat the chicken dry with paper towels and rub all sides with olive oil.
Sprinkle the remaining ingredients over the tops and rub to evenly coat each piece.
Place the chicken in your preheated air fryer. Cook for 20-23 minutes or until the skin is golden and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F, when checked with a meat thermometer. Be sure to flip them halfway through.