Description
Crispy and juicy air fryer skin-on chicken thighs that are easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken Thighs: 4 pieces (bone-in, skin-on) – about 1.5 lbs or 680 g
- 🛢️ Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- 🧄 Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- 🌶️ Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- 🧂 Salt: 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
- 🧂 Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub the mixture all over the chicken thighs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, skin side up, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the chicken thighs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: air fryer, chicken thighs, crispy chicken, easy recipe