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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs – Super Crispy! Recipe

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  • Author: lina
  • Total Time: 27-32 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are incredibly crispy on the outside while juicy and tender on the inside. Seasoned with a blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and onion powder, this quick and easy recipe delivers flavorful, restaurant-quality chicken in under 30 minutes using your air fryer.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat and skin

Seasonings

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Optional

  • Cooking spray, for air fryer basket

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 5 minutes. Optionally, spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Season the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs into a large zip-top bag or bowl with a lid. Add kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and onion powder. Seal and shake or mix well to evenly coat the chicken.
  3. Initial Air Frying: Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs skin side down in the preheated air fryer basket. Cook for 12 minutes to start rendering the fat and crisping the skin.
  4. Flip and Continue Cooking: Turn the chicken thighs so the skin side is facing up. Continue cooking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. For extra crispy skin, cook in 4-minute increments until desired crispness is achieved.
  5. Check for Doneness and Serve: The chicken is ready when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the thigh using a meat thermometer. Remove from air fryer and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Cooking time may vary depending on the size of chicken thighs and the wattage of your air fryer.
  • Using bone-in, skin-on thighs helps keep the meat juicy and flavorful.
  • You can adjust the seasoning quantities to taste, adding cayenne for heat or dried herbs for additional aroma.
  • Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation for crispiness.
  • Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22-27 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Air fryer chicken thighs, crispy chicken thighs, smoked paprika chicken, easy air fryer recipes, quick chicken thigh recipe

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