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Air fryer chicken thighs are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional fried chicken. They are ready in under 30 mins. come out crispy and juicy.
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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs - Super Crispy!

Air fryer chicken thighs are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional fried chicken. Chicken thighs are one of the most flavorful parts of the chicken, and when cooked in an air fryer, they come out crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. In this article, we'll explore the benefits of cooking chicken thighs in an air fryer, share some tips for getting the best results, and provide a simple recipe to try at home.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer boneless chicken thighs, air fryer chicken thighs, airfryer chicken thighs, boneless chicken thighs in air fryer, chicken thighs in air fryer
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 239kcal
Author Alex

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 4 Bone in skin on chicken thighs, trimed of excess fat and skin
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 380F for 5 minutes. After pre-heating, spray with cooking spray.
  • Add the chicken thighs to a large zip-top bag or a bowl with a lid. Top with the kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano and onion powder. Shake to coat.
  • Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer, skin side down, for 12 minutes.
  • Turn your chicken thighs skin side up and cook for 10 minutes more. If you would like your chicken thighs super crispy. Cook for 4 minutes increments to get your desired crispness.
  • Thighs are done when an internal meat thermometer reads 165F. Serve.

Notes

Nutrition per serving
  • Calories: 239kcal | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g