Easy Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Thighs

Name: Easy Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 to 4
Ingredients: 4 medium skinless boneless chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon cumin; 2½ teaspoons mixed Italian herbs; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
2 to 4
Calories
351 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Easy Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Thighs

Emmett Bennett

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If you've got skinless boneless chicken thighs and some basic herbs and spices in the pantry, as well as a couple of simple sides, you've got an easy but delicious dinner! This is my go-to simple baked chicken thigh recipe. It takes just 15 minutes to cook in your air fryer, for a perfect 'grilled chicken' result.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 medium skinless boneless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cumin (optional)
2½ teaspoons mixed Italian herbs e.g. basil, oregano, thyme (or whichever dried herbs you have)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil (approximately, to brush over the chicken to help the herbs/spices to stick)

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Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 355F/180C for 3 minutes (if you like - you don't have to preheat it). Meanwhile, mix all the spices and herbs together.
Put the chicken thighs into a wide bowl or on a plate. Brush them all over with the olive oil.
Sprinkle the herb and spice mixture all over the chicken (you can turn it with tongs).
Place the chicken into the air fryer basket. Leave a little space between each so that the air can circulate all around. Air fry for 15 to 17 minutes (turning half way through if you like), or until the juices run clear. Alternatively, you can check that the internal temperature is 165F or 75C in the thickest part.

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Notes

Regular oven instructions: If you prefer to use your regular oven, bake on a lined baking sheet (at the same temperature as for the air fryer version) for around 35 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the thighs.
Adapting the recipe: No garlic powder? Don't like cumin? No problem! Just skip them, or add a bit of lemon zest, lemon pepper seasoning or a pinch of chili flakes instead.
You can also rub the chicken thighs with a bit of honey before rolling in the spice mixture for a delicious hit of sweetness.
Serving ideas: air fryer sweet potato wedges, regular potato wedges, Greek salad, parmentier potatoes, Greek lemon rice, olive oil toasts, or anything you like! You can also slice the chicken and serve it in wraps, sandwiches and in bowls.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 215mg (72%) Sodium 1077mg (45%) Potassium 647mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 595IU (12%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2to 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	351kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	5g	2%
Protein	44g	88%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	0.04g	2%
Cholesterol	215mg	72%
Sodium	1077mg	45%
Potassium	647mg	14%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	0.3g	1%
Vitamin A	595IU	12%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Calcium	73mg	7%
Iron	3mg	17%