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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Pickle-Brined)
These amazing pickled-brined Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are so juicy and flavorful with incredibly crispy seasoned skin.
Prep Time
6 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
6 hrs 16 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 222 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.