Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that results in crispy, flavorful chicken with juicy meat on the inside. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Garnish – fresh herbs and lemon wedges
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry: Use a paper towel to pat the chicken thighs dry. Place them in a large bowl.
- Season the chicken: Drizzle olive oil over the chicken. Add paprika, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Toss well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
- Air fry: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, skin side down. Air fry for 10 minutes.
- Flip and continue cooking: Flip the chicken thighs over and air fry for another 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Rest and serve: Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Make sure the chicken thighs are similar in size for even cooking.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs, Easy Chicken Recipe, Crispy Chicken, Weeknight Dinner
