Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are your new favorite dinner recipe. Chicken thighs and a few spices combine to make a delectable chicken recipe.
We love our air fryer so much. It preheats so quickly, and it is a great way to make a fast dinner. These crispy chicken thighs are the perfect air fryer recipe. Tossed with just a few spices, the prep time on these is the same as the preheating time. With crispy skin and tender chicken, you will love these succulent thighs.
Crispy Chicken Thighs Ingredients
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs: I recommend bone-in chicken thighs because they tend to cook more evenly and retain moisture, resulting in tender, juicy meat. With skin-on chicken thighs, you get that golden, crackly skin on the outside while the inside stays juicy and flavorful.
- Seasonings: Onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper combine to coat the chicken thighs, giving them the best flavor.
How to Cook Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer
Season The Chicken Thighs.
While your air fryer is preheating, whisk the spices together in a small bowl. Then toss the bone-in chicken thighs with the spices until they are well coated.
Cook the Chicken Thighs
Place the chicken skin side down in the preheated air fryer basket. If they don’t all fit in a single layer, you will want to cook them in batches. Cook for 12 minutes. Flip them and continue cooking for an additional 12 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
Store any leftover cooked chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat in the air fryer until heated through. Remember, leftovers should never be reheated more than once.
What to Serve With Chicken Thighs
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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 2 pounds bone in skin on chicken thighs pat very dry (see note 1)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Whisk the spices together in a small bowl. While the air fryer is preheating, toss the chicken with the spices until they are well-coated.
- Place the chicken skin side down in the preheated air fryer. Cook for 12 minutes. Flip them and continue cooking for an additional 12 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (see note).
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Use a paper towel to pat the chicken thighs dry. This will allow the chicken crisp up better.
- Using an instant read meat thermometer is a great to ensure that you cook your chicken perfectly. You can find the one I love here: https://amzn.to/3XAYirn
Brenda says
These look delicious but I don’t have an air fryer. Is there another method to make these? Fry or bake?
I would bake them at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes.