Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Thighs featuring a smoky paprika and herb seasoning, perfectly cooked to juicy tenderness with a crispy skin in just 29 minutes. Ideal for a quick and delicious dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes to ensure even and crispy cooking from the start.
- Dry the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture, which helps achieve a crispy skin.
- Prepare seasoning mix: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Season the chicken: Rub each chicken thigh with olive oil, then coat evenly with the prepared seasoning mix to ensure flavor penetrates the meat.
- Arrange in air fryer: Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket to start crisping the skin.
- Cook the chicken: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 12 minutes, then flip the chicken thighs and continue cooking for another 10-12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) for safe consumption.
- Rest before serving: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute for moist and flavorful meat.
Notes
- Make sure to not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Adjust seasoning amounts to taste or add chili powder for a spicy kick.
- For boneless thighs, reduce cooking time by 3-4 minutes.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (about 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
