Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe

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These crispy air fryer chicken thighs are juicy inside with crispy, golden skin outside. Ready in about 30 minutes, this is a perfect easy weeknight dinner.

Also try our Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4 | Calories: 290 per serving

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Pat thighs dry with paper towels — dry skin gets crispy.
  2. Rub with olive oil and spices on both sides.
  3. Place skin-side down in air fryer basket in a single layer, cook at 190C / 375F for 10 minutes.
  4. Flip skin-side up, cook 10 more minutes until skin is golden and inside is 74C / 165F.
  5. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

FAQ

How do I get crispy skin? Pat dry and do not crowd the basket.

Bone-in or boneless? Bone-in skin-on gives the crispiest result.

How do I know it is done? Inside temperature 74C / 165F.

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