Description
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs offer a quick and easy dinner perfect for weeknight meals. This family dinner recipe delivers juicy and tender chicken with deliciously crispy skin using your air fryer for convenience and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs. bone-in chicken thighs We used 4 bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs from Trader Joe’s
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Start by heating your air fryer to 400ºF and lightly coat the basket with non-stick spray.
- In a bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and brown sugar until evenly mixed.
- Dry the chicken thighs thoroughly using paper towels then cover them completely with the spice mixture.
- Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket and drizzle olive oil over them.
- Cook the chicken in the air fryer for 8 minutes, then flip the pieces and cook for another 8 minutes.
- Check if the chicken has reached an internal temperature between 160ºF and 165ºF and that the skin is crisp; if not, air fry for an extra 1 to 2 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Other cook methods include Instant Pot, stovetop, and oven preparations explained in the notes section for versatility
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 573 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Fat: 45 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g