Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Juicy and flavorful air fryer chicken thighs with crispy skin, cooked to perfection in under 30 minutes.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. This helps achieve crispy skin.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken thighs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin side up. Do not overcrowd.
- Air fry for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden and crispy.
- Let rest for 3–5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, lightly spray the chicken skin with cooking oil before air frying.