air fryer chicken thighs

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

This is the perfect way to cook chicken thighs for that extra crispy skin and no need to heat up the oven.

Just 5 ingredients – chicken thighs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and onions powder (plus salt and pepper but those don’t count!)
Cooks quickly thanks to the air fryer – These take about 25 minutes in the air fryer…which is great!
No splatter on the stove top!

Personally, I think the air fryer is the best invention besides a home coffee maker. I use mine just about everyday!

I love to make burgers, pork tenderloin, crispy pork chops, and even crispy Brussels sprouts.

I start by pre-heating the air fryer before I spray with cooking spray. I do this only when I want my food to be really crispy.

I make sure the chicken thighs are patted dry and any excess skin is cut away.

Then I mix the chicken thighs with all of the seasonings.

chicken thighs in a zip top bag with seasonings

Preheat your air fryer to 380F for 5 minutes. After pre-heating, spray with cooking spray.
Add the chicken thighs to a large zip-top bag or a bowl with a lid. Top with the kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano and onion powder. Shake to coat.
Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer, skin side down, for 12 minutes.
Turn your chicken thighs skin side up and cook for 10 minutes more. If you would like your chicken thighs super crispy. Cook for 4 minutes increments to get your desired crispness.
Thighs are done when an internal meat thermometer reads 165F. Serve.

Calories: 239kcal | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g

Nutritin is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.