Description
Discover how to make crispy and juicy chicken thighs using an air fryer. This recipe is simple, quick, and perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.
- Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, skin side down.
- Cook for 12 minutes, then flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel before seasoning.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the chicken thighs.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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