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Crispy air fryer chicken thighs with golden-brown skin on a white plate

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Crispy air fryer chicken thighs with golden skin and juicy meat make a perfect weeknight dinner in under 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 piece Chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F / 193°C for 3 minutes.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry, then rub with olive oil and season all over with garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
  3. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping.
  4. Air fry for 10 minutes, then flip skin-side up and cook for 8 more minutes until the skin is golden and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C.
  5. Rest for 3 minutes before serving to let the juices redistribute.