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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

The ultimate comfort food, Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are juicy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. This easy weeknight dinner is packed with flavor and will leave your taste buds wanting more. Give this recipe a try tonight!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces large bone-in skin-on chicken thighs about 1.5 to 2 lbs. total
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray and preheat your air fryer to 400F.
  2. Dry the chicken thighs with paper towels and add them to a fairly large prep bowl.
  3. Toss/rub them with the olive oil, salt & pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  4. Add the chicken thighs (skin side down) to your air fryer basket in a single layer.
  5. Cook for 12 minutes then flip and cook for another 10 minutes or until crispy and cooked through.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Air fryer variance: Air fryers can vary a lot, so if you know yours runs hot, for example, check on the chicken a couple of minutes prior to the cooking time elapsing to see if it’s done.
  • Internal temperature: Chicken is cooked at 165F, but I prefer 175F for tenderness.
  • Batch cooking: If you’re doubling or tripling the recipe, cook the chicken in batches.
  • Resting time: Allowing the chicken to rest after cooking is crucial.