Description
Simple recipe for making chicken thighs crispy in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken thighs with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Air fry at 380°F (195°C) for 20 minutes.
- Flip the chicken thighs over.
- Increase the temperature to 400°F (200°C) and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the skin with cooking spray before the final cooking stage.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your chicken thighs.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: crispy chicken thighs, air fryer chicken, easy chicken recipe, skin-on chicken, weeknight dinner