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Air fryer chicken thighs on a plate with parsley.
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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are irresistibly crispy, juicy and packed with flavor! They're a family friendly dinner that's extremely versatile and it's ready in about 20 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Air Fryer, Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 283kcal
Author: Marcie

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs bone in, skin on
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme sub with your favorite herbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt add more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and trim off any excess skin. Brush both sides of the chicken thighs with the olive oil.
    4 chicken thighs, 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Combine the smoked paprika, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
    1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken thighs, then place them skin side down in an even layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook at 375 degrees for 7 minutes, then flip and continue cooking until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken thighs without touching the bone registers 165 degrees, or about 8 minutes longer depending on size.
  • Remove from heat, cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for about 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  1. Pro tip: Use chicken thighs that are roughly the same size to ensure that they cook evenly. Cooking time will vary based on the size of your chicken thighs.
  2. Change up the seasoning with my blackened seasoning, za'atar spice, or your favorite store bought blends.
  3. If you prefer skinless boneless chicken thighs, they will cook much more quickly, so check for doneness after about 10 minutes.
  4. Store leftover chicken thighs in the refrigerator for up 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken thigh | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg