Description
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs deliver restaurant‑style crunch with minimal effort. A hot‑air circulator crisps the skin while keeping meat juicy. This easy recipe blends vegetable oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme to coat bone‑in thighs. Ready in 30 minutes, it serves four, offering a high‑protein, low‑carb dinner that fits any busy weeknight schedule. Pair with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a balanced meal that satisfies palate!!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone‑in chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Pat thighs dry.
- Mix oil and spices.
- Rub mixture over thighs.
- Place thighs skin side up in basket.
- Cook 25‑30 minutes until 165°F.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- let the seasoned thighs sit uncovered in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Air Fryer Chicken
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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