Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are a crispy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy meal! Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are coated in a simple spice rub and air-fried to golden perfection. It’s a healthy and satisfying recipe that’s ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season Chicken: In a bowl, combine paprika, smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Pat chicken thighs dry and toss with the spice mixture and olive oil to coat.
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, skin-side down, ensuring they are not touching (cook in batches if needed). Air fry for 16-22 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reaches 155°F (68°C).
- Rest and Serve: Rest chicken for 5 minutes; the temperature will continue to rise to a safe 165°F (74°C). Serve hot with lemon wedges and fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
- Boneless Chicken Thighs: If using boneless thighs, preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat gently in the oven at 350°F (177°C) or in the microwave.
- Freezing: Freeze chicken thighs in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
