Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Thighs
These air fryer chicken thighs are tender and juicy inside with crisp, browned skin. Olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper create a smoky, warmly seasoned coating, while the air fryer makes this a quick weeknight main ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 69 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 2
Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel, then brush the skins with olive oil. Place chicken thighs, skin-side down, in a single layer on a plate.
- 3
Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the thighs. Flip the thighs over and sprinkle evenly with the seasoning mixture. 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 brown 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.
- Calories 181.33 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 20.98 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 0.7 g 0%
- Total Fat 11.21 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 3.34 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 98.5 mg High 33%
- Sodium 106.05 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.14 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 2.89 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.11 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 8.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.75 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fried Chicken Thighs is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 181.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Powder, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Thighs?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 181.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 181.33 calories and 20.98 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.34 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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