Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe
Air fryer chicken thighs are juicy on the inside, seasoned and crispy on the outside, and ready in a fraction of the time it takes to bake chicken thighs in the oven.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs , (2 lbs)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Parsley chopped for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir together to make a paste.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels and set it in the basket of your air fryer or on a plate. Brush half of the seasoning mix onto the chicken then flip and brush the second side evenly. Alternatively, you can shake the chicken in a zip-top bag with the seasoning (which is great if marinating ahead). Set the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side-down.
- Air fry at 375ºF for 18-22 minutes (flipping halfway). Cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ºF at the thickest point on an instant-read thermometer. Cook times may vary depending on your air fryer and the size of your chicken thighs (see note).
- Once cooked through, transfer to a plate and rest for 5 minutes then garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve.
Notes
Toaster-oven-style air fryers will cook the thighs in about 18-20 minutes. Basket-style air fryers take 20-22 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
353
% Daily Value*
Fat
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
13
g
Cholesterol
142
mg
47
%
Sodium
694
mg
30
%
Potassium
325
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
0.5
g
2
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
368
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
0.03
mg
0
%
Calcium
22
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
