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Chicken thighs in an air fryer basket with chopped chives on top of crispy skin.
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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, made with olive oil and spices, ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time24 minutes
Total Time29 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 383kcal
Author: Jacqui

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 6 medium chicken thighs with bone and skin
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
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Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, add olive oil and spices and whisk until everything is combined. Use a paper towel to pat the chicken thighs dry.
  • Add the chicken to the mixing bowl and toss together with the spice mixture until the chicken is evenly coated.
  • Place the chicken thighs skin side down in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 12 minutes at 400°F, then turn the chicken over and air fry for an additional 12 minutes.
  • Air fry until the chicken skin is golden brown, and the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Notes

Click on the time in the instructions to start a timer! 
Storage
Refrigerate for 3-4 days in an air tight container.
Freeze for 2-3 months in a freezer-safe container.
Cooking Tips
  • Leave a little bit of space between the pieces of chicken to make sure the air can get around all sides and cook everything evenly.
  • Remember to flip the chicken halfway through, to make sure the top of the chicken skin gets really crispy right at the end.
  • You need a little bit of oil when air frying, to give the chicken a nice crispy exterior.
  • Air fryers come in all different sizes, so you may have to work in batches depending on what size your air fryer basket is.
  • Check your chicken with a meat thermometer to make sure it's fully cooked before serving. Adjust your cooking time as-needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 281IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg