Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe

With irresistibly crispy skin and exceptionally juicy meat, these Air Fryer
Chicken Thighs, rubbed with garlic and paprika, are a breeze to make and always
a crowd-pleaser. Faster than a conventional oven and yielding superior results,
your air fryer is bound to become your go-to method for cooking chicken thighs!

Servings: 4 people

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Prep Time:
5 minutes

Cook Time:
25 minutes

Total Time:
30 minutes

Course:

Main Course

Cuisine:

American

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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe

🧂 Ingredients

4 pcs bone-in

skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds), see notes to use boneless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
Lemon wedges for serving
Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for serving

Instructions

1 In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the paprika, smoked paprika, kosher salt,
garlic powder, and black pepper. Pat the chicken thighs thoroughly dry on both
sides to ensure crispiness, then place them in the bowl. Drizzle the thighs with
olive oil and toss them until they are evenly coated with the spice blend.
2 Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer,
skin-side down, making sure they do not overlap; if necessary, cook in batches
to avoid crowding. Air fry the chicken for 16 to 22 minutes, turning them over
halfway through the cooking time. The chicken is done when an instant-read
thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (without touching the
bone) registers 155°F. Remove the thighs from the air fryer, cover them loosely,
and let them rest for 5 minutes. During this time, the internal temperature will
rise to the FDA-recommended 165°F.
3 Serve the chicken hot, garnished with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top
and a sprinkle of fresh parsley or cilantro. Enjoy!

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe

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