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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe

Easy air fryer chicken thighs are seasoned with simple spices and air fried. They are both crispy and juicy and are ready in 30 minutes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Resting Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 355 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • Garnish - fresh herbs and lemon wedges

Instructions

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  1. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Then put the chicken pieces in a large bowl.
  2. Drizzle them with the oil. Add the paprika, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Toss them to coat the chicken with the spices.
  3. Put them in the air fryer basket, with the skin side down. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes.
  4. Flip the thighs over and air fry for another 10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  5. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Always use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature, don't just rely on cooking time.
  • Use different spices for seasoning if desired. Italian seasoning, lemon pepper seasoning or a BBQ rub are all tasty options.
  • Pat them dry before air frying.
  • Don't skip using oil.
  • Start cooking them with the skin side down, so the fat renders into the skin. But make sure to flip them over, so both sides are brown.
  • Don't overcrowd the basket, and keep the chicken in a single layer.
  • Marinated chicken is delicious but not as crispy. Stick with dry spices when you want crispy chicken.
  • Pat them dry before air frying.
  • Don't skip using oil.
  • Start cooking them with the skin side down, so the fat renders into the skin. But make sure to flip them over, so both sides are brown.
  • Don't overcrowd the basket, and keep the chicken in a single layer.
  • Marinated chicken is delicious but not as crispy. Stick with dry spices when you want crispy chicken.

Nutrition Information

Calories 355kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 694mg (29%) Potassium 349mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 976IU (20%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355

% Daily Value*

Calories 355kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 694mg 29%
Potassium 349mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 976IU 20%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.