Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe

Overhead view of air fryer chicken thighs on a white plate.

With the help of your air fryer, you can speed up the cook time of a variety of dishes. And once you try this air fryer chicken thighs recipe, you’ll be happy you decided to use your fryer to prepare this delicious main dish! Featuring crispy skin and juicy meat, these air fryer bone-in thighs are sure to be a hit with everyone in your family.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Air Fryer, American

Keyword: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 24

Servings:

Calories: 336kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken thighs
2 tablespoons high heat cooking oil - such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
1 teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

Start off by preparing the seasoning for the chicken. Add the salt, thyme, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika to a small bowl and mix together. Set aside.
Place all the chicken thighs in a large bowl and add the oil. Toss the chicken in the oil until all the chicken pieces are thoroughly covered.
Next, sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken thighs. Toss the chicken in the seasoning until each piece is evenly coated.
Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the basket or tray of your air fryer. Make sure not to overcrowd the basket, keeping the chicken pieces from touching each other. *The chicken thighs may need to be cooked in batches, depending on how big your air fryer is.
Cook the chicken at 400 degrees for 22 to 24 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, at around the 10-minute mark, remove the basket from the air fryer and flip the chicken.
Serve and enjoy!

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