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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Name: Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp dried thyme

4.7(5)

25 min

Time

400°F

Temp

320 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Chicken

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

1 tbsp olive oil

Seasoning

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp dried thyme

Equipment

Steps

1
Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels — this is critical for crispy skin.
2
Rub with olive oil and season generously on all sides with the spice mix.
3
Place skin-side down in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes.
4
Flip skin-side up and cook another 12-15 minutes until skin is deeply golden and internal temp hits 185°F.
5
Rest for 5 minutes before serving. The skin stays crispy.

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Tip: Starting skin-side down renders the fat first, then flipping crisps it perfectly. Thighs are forgiving — they're juicy even if you go a bit over temp, unlike breast meat.

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High ProteinGluten-FreeKeto

Chicken

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

4.7(5)

25 min

Time

400°F

Temp

320 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Chicken

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

1 tbsp olive oil

Seasoning

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp dried thyme

Equipment

Steps

1
Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels — this is critical for crispy skin.
2
Rub with olive oil and season generously on all sides with the spice mix.
3
Place skin-side down in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes.
4
Flip skin-side up and cook another 12-15 minutes until skin is deeply golden and internal temp hits 185°F.
5
Rest for 5 minutes before serving. The skin stays crispy.

💡

Tip: Starting skin-side down renders the fat first, then flipping crisps it perfectly. Thighs are forgiving — they're juicy even if you go a bit over temp, unlike breast meat.

🎉