Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Air fryer chicken thighs are a delicious and easy dinner option that gets extra crispy bone-in chicken thighs on the table in 30 minutes.
Servings: 4 thighs
Calories: 352kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Bone-In Chicken Thighs about 2 pounds
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Rest the CHICKEN THIGHS at room temperature for 30 minutes to remove the chill.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the OLIVE OIL, PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, SALT, and BLACK PEPPER.
- Add the CHICKEN THIGHS to the bowl and use tongs to toss and coat them evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Place the CHICKEN THIGHS in the air fryer basket, skin side down, leaving enough space to not touch each other.
- Air fry for 10 minutes.
- Use tongs to flip the CHICKEN THIGHS over, skin side up.
- Continue to air fry for another 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is crispy to your liking. If you prefer extra crispy skin, continue air frying in 1-minute intervals to reach your desired outcome.
- Transfer the CHICKEN THIGHS to a plate, loosely cover with foil, and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve warm with your favorite sides.
- To store, cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days.
Notes
Size: Choose thighs that are similar in size for consistent cooking times.
Tempering: Resting the chicken thighs at room temperature, or tempering, removes the chill and promotes even, quicker cooking in the air fryer.
Seasoning: Save time by keeping my homemade chicken seasoning on hand. It's so easy and versatile.
Spacing: When placing chicken thighs in the air fryer, ensure they're not touching for optimal air-fried results.
Crispiness: Unlike my lean air fryer chicken breasts, these chicken thighs can go above 165°F without drying out. For extra crispy skin, cook them until the skin is crispy to your liking.
Resting: Don't skip the resting step after air frying the chicken thighs. Resting allows the juices to redistribute, making the thighs more tender and flavorful.
Reheating: Place leftover chicken thighs in a preheated 350°F air fryer for 5-7 minutes, flipping as needed to fully heat through and crisp the skin.
Nutrition
Serving: 1(4-ounce) thigh | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg