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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 27-34 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Air Fryer Chicken Thighs recipe delivers juicy, flavorful chicken with a perfectly crispy skin using simple seasonings and the convenience of an air fryer. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an easy weeknight dinner that requires minimal prep and cleanup.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs (or 6-8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs)

Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400° F (204° C) for 5 minutes. This ensures even cooking and helps crisp the chicken skin.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then rub them evenly with olive oil to help the seasoning stick and promote browning.
  3. Season Chicken: In a small bowl, mix together paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this seasoning blend evenly over the chicken thighs, coating all sides.
  4. Cook Chicken: Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, skin side down. If your air fryer is small, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook at 400° F for 12 minutes, then flip the bone-in thighs and continue cooking for an additional 7 to 12 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165° F (74° C). For boneless, skinless thighs, no flipping is needed; cook for 11-15 minutes total depending on size, until fully cooked.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165° F.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
  • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cook faster and do not need flipping.
  • For extra crispy skin, pat the chicken very dry and use skin-on thighs.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer for best results.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17-24 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/air-fryer-chicken-thighs-recipe/