Description
Crispy and juicy air-fried chicken thighs with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Mix olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl.
- Coat chicken thighs evenly with the mixture.
- Place chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12 minutes, flip, then cook for another 8 minutes.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on thickness of thighs.
- For extra crispiness, spray lightly with oil before cooking.
- Letting chicken rest ensures juiciness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken, easy chicken recipe, healthy dinner