Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer
Servings: 4 persons
Calories: 86kcal
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Meat thermometer
- 1 Knife
- 1 Bowl
- Mix spoons
Ingredients
- 4 Bone-in skinned chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
- 1/2 tbsp Kosher salt
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp Oregano
- 1/2 tbsp Onion powder
- Dried herbs like de Provence
- Half a lemon
Instructions
- Let’s Air Fry the Chicken ThighsOnce you are all prepared, let’s prepare your air fryer crispy chicken thighs. Here is how it goes.
- First, preheat your air fryer for five minutes to anywhere around 380 degrees Fahrenheit or 185 degrees Celsius. Spray it with the cooking spray (it is optional).
- Now, add the chicken thighs in a big bowl with a lid and marinate it with all the seasoning. My favorite combination for chicken marination includes kosher salt, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper. Shake it properly to make sure the mixture is evenly distributed.
- Remove the lid of the bowl and place the thighs in the air fryer. It is better if you insert an air fryer liner on the base. Keep it sink-side down for around twelve minutes in the air fryer.
- Now, after 12 minutes, turn your chicken skin-side up and cook for another 10 to 12 minutes. If you like them extra crispy, cook them for an additional four minutes.
- When the internal meat thermometer shows a 165-degree Fahrenheit temperature, your crispy chicken thighs are done. Please note that the cooking time varies, depending on the size of the thighs and the capacity of the dryer.
- Once done, serve them with your favorite dip.
- If your air fryer is smaller, you may need to cook the chicken pieces in batches, as overcrowding the air fryer can leave your chicken undercooked. Keep checking after every five minutes whether your chicken is not burned.
