Description
These air fryer chicken thighs are crispy outside, juicy inside, and packed with flavor. A quick and easy meal for any night of the week.
Ingredients
4 bone-in chicken thighs (skin-on)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Optional: 1/4 tsp chili powder or cayenne for heat
Instructions
1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil and all the seasonings.
3. Rub the seasoning mix evenly over the chicken thighs, including under the skin.
4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
5. Place thighs skin-side up in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
6. Cook for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temp reaches 165°F.
7. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
8. Brush with optional glaze during final 2 minutes if desired.
Notes
Boneless thighs can be used but reduce cooking time to 14–16 minutes.
Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
Resting after air frying keeps the chicken juicy.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days and reheat in air fryer at 375°F for 3–4 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg