Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Juicy, paprika-seasoned chicken thighs with crisp skin, cooked quickly in the air fryer for an easy weeknight main dish.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 thighs chicken thighs, bone-in
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub them all over with the olive oil. (about 3 min)
- Combine the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the chicken, rubbing it into the skin and underside. (about 3 min)
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F. Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side down in a single layer, leaving space around each piece. (about 3 min) — 380°F
- Air-fry for 12 minutes, then turn the thighs skin-side up. Continue cooking for 10 to 13 minutes, until the thickest part of each thigh reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer and the skin is crisp. (about 25 min) — 380°F
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before serving. (about 5 min)