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Chicken Thighs Air Fryer Recipes

Easy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

These air fryer chicken thighs deliver crispy skin and juicy meat with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is fast, flexible, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 thighs
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

Basic Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Optional Flavor Boosters

  • onion powder optional
  • dried thyme optional
  • cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • lemon juice to finish

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and coat evenly. Season both sides with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  • Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket. Leave space between them for proper air circulation.
  • Cook for 12 minutes, flip the thighs, and cook another 10–12 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove from air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a BBQ twist, brush thighs with sauce halfway through cooking. For a lemon-garlic version, add zest and juice before cooking and finish with parsley. Reduce cook time by 5 minutes for boneless thighs.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 23gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 340mgPotassium: 280mgVitamin A: 180IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword air fryer, chicken, Quick Meals
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