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Close-up of a perfectly cooked Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Thighs with golden-brown, seasoned, and crackling skin.

Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Thighs

This recipe shows you how to make bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs crispy in the air fryer. You can achieve a satisfying texture similar to fried chicken using a healthier cooking method suitable for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 239
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Bone in, skin on chicken thighs trimmed of excess fat and skin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 380F for 5 minutes. Spray with cooking spray, if you choose to use it.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to a large zip-top bag or a bowl with a lid. Top with the kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and onion powder. Shake the container to coat the chicken evenly.
  3. Remove the chicken thighs from the bag and place them in the air fryer, skin side down, for 12 minutes.
  4. Turn your chicken thighs skin side up and cook for 10 to 15 minutes more. To get extra crispy skin, cook in 4-minute increments until you reach your desired crispness.
  5. The chicken thighs are done when an internal meat thermometer reads 165F when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh. Cooking time will change based on the size of your chicken thighs and your air fryer's wattage. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcalProtein: 32gFat: 11g

Notes

This recipe was developed by Elena Brown, Gluten-Free Culinary Storyteller & Recipe Heritage Specialist.

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