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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
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Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs that use a special ingredient for extra crispy outside and juicy inside!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 326kcal
Author Kathi & Rachel

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 bone in chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat Air Fryer to 400 °F. Pat dry chicken thighs with a paper towel.
  • In small bowl combine paprika, baking powder garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Rub seasoning liberally all over chicken thighs.
  • Add SKIN SIDE UP to air fryer. Cook for 10 minutes and turn.
  • Cook an additional 8-10 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165 degrees.

Notes

Boneless skin on chicken thighs can be substituted.  Simply reduce total cook time to about 15 minutes.
If using skinless chicken thighs, omit the baking powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 553mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 1221IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 2mg