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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe

These air fryer chicken thighs are rubbed with a simple seasoning mixture, and they come out super juicy with crispy skin!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 thighs
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Air Fryer (click for my favorite)

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Combine the seasonings in a bowl.
    ½ teaspoon white pepper, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    overhead view of 4 raw chicken thighs on a baking sheet.
  • Coat the chicken thighs in olive oil on one side. Rub seasonings on chicken thighs.
    4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, 4 tablespoons olive oil
    overhead view of 4 seasoned chicken thighs on a baking sheet.
  • Flip the thighs and coat with remaining olive oil and seasonings.
  • Spray basket with non stick cooking spray.
  • Place chicken thighs into basket and cook for 15 minutes, skin side up.
    overhead view of 4 seasoned chicken thighs in an air fryer basket.
  • Flip chicken thighs and cook 3-4 minutes skin side down, or until internal chicken temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
    overhead view of air fryer chicken thighs in an air fryer basket.
  • Remove chicken thighs from the air fryer and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

Storage: Store air fryer chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thigh | Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg