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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Delightfully crispy and juicy chicken thighs made easily in an air fryer, perfect for weeknight dinners and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in and skin-on) For maximum flavor
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Take the chicken thighs and pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken thighs.
  4. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over each thigh, ensuring they are well coated.
Cooking
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  2. Arrange the thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  3. Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through until golden-brown and cooked through.
  4. Let the thighs rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket for the crispiest results. If you can't find bone-in, skin-on thighs, boneless thighs also work well but may require shorter cooking time.