🔥 Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Ready in Under 30 Minutes!)
Craving juicy, crispy chicken without all the oil and mess? These Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are a total game-changer! 🍗✨ Perfectly seasoned with smoky, garlicky goodness and cooked to crispy perfection in under 30 minutes — this might just be your new favorite weeknight dinner. 😍
🛒 Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need for this quick and easy recipe:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat and skin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt 🧂
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 🌶️
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder 🧄
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano 🌿
- ½ teaspoon onion powder 🧅
🍽️ Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 5 minutes. Spray the basket with cooking spray if you like for easier cleanup.
- While the air fryer heats up, place the chicken thighs in a large zip-top bag or a bowl with a lid.
- Add the seasoning: kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and onion powder. Shake it up until the thighs are evenly coated. 💃
- Place the thighs skin side down in the air fryer basket and cook for 12 minutes.
- Flip the thighs skin side up and cook for an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Want extra crispy skin? Keep cooking in 4-minute increments until it’s just right! 🔥
- The chicken is done when the internal temperature hits 165°F (74°C) — make sure to check with a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Serve hot and enjoy that crispy magic! 🤤
📝 Tips & Notes
- Cooking times can vary depending on the size of your thighs and the power of your air fryer.
- This recipe pairs beautifully with roasted veggies, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad. 🥗🍠