RecipeAirFryer

Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer

Ready in about 34 minutes.

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At a glance

Temperature200°C / 400°F Time22-26 min Shake or flipFlip halfway Safe internal temperature74°C / 165°F

Ingredients

  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
 1

Pat the thighs completely dry and rub with the oil.

 2

Mix the salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper, then coat the thighs all over.

 3

Preheat the air fryer to 200°C / 400°F for 3 minutes.

 4

Place the thighs skin-side up in a single layer.

 5

Air fry for 22-26 minutes, flipping halfway, until the skin is crisp.

 6

Check they reach 74°C / 165°F, then rest for 5 minutes and serve.

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