Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Thighs
Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Thighs deliver juicy meat under crackling skin, lifted by smoky paprika and a touch of garlic. The simple spice rub lets the rich chicken flavor shine, perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners when you want big taste with minimal fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all the ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) following the manufacturer's directions.
- 2
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel; brush the skins with olive oil. Arrange the chicken thighs, skin-side down, in a single layer on a plate.
- 3
Mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; sprinkle 1/2 evenly over the thighs. Flip the thighs; sprinkle the remaining 1/2 of the seasoning mixture evenly. Place the thighs, skin-side up, in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- 4
Cook in the preheated air fryer until the thighs are browned and the juices run clear, about 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 5
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 181.33 kcal Moderate
- Protein 20.98 g Good Source
- Carbs 0.7 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.21 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.34 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 98.5 mg High
- Sodium 106.05 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.14 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.02 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 2.89 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.11 mg Low Source
- Potassium 8.19 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.75 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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