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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

With just a few simple pantry ingredients, you'll have a crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs on the table in no time!
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 297kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and pat them dry. Next, add the oil and the lemon juice to the chicken. Rub the thighs thoroughly.
  • Add the seasoning mixture to the chicken thighs. Pat the chicken with the seasoning to ensure it sticks.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF.
  • Once heated, add the chicken thighs to the air fryer. If using bone in, place them skin side down in a single layer making sure not to overcrowd. You can do separate batches if necessary.
  • Cook for 10 minutes, then flip the chicken thighs and cook for an additional 5-8 minutes.
  • You can tell the chicken thighs are done when a meat thermometer reaches 165ºF when inserted in the chicken.

Notes

  • Cook time may vary depending on the size of the chicken thighs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg