Description
Enjoy juicy, flavorful chicken thighs with satisfyingly crispy skin using this simple and fuss-free Air Fryer Chicken Thighs recipe. Featuring a blend of herbs and spices and cooked to perfection in under 30 minutes, this dish offers a golden exterior with a tender inside, making it perfect for quick weeknight dinners or crowd-pleasing meals.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (natural)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (natural)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (natural)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture, which is essential for achieving crispy skin. Place the thighs in a mixing bowl and drizzle evenly with olive oil (natural).
- Season to Perfection: Add garlic powder (natural), onion powder (natural), smoked paprika (natural), salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Pour in vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) and lemon juice (natural). Toss all ingredients together until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Preheat Your Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for about 5 minutes to ensure it is hot enough to crisp the chicken skin quickly without drying out the meat.
- Air Fry the Chicken Thighs: Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket, leaving space between pieces for air circulation. Cook for 12 minutes, then flip and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes until the skin is golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking to allow the juices to redistribute, producing tender, juicy bites.
Notes
- Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning for the crispiest skin.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking and crisping.
- Flip the chicken halfway through cooking for an evenly browned crust.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches the safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest after cooking to keep it juicy and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken thighs, crispy chicken thighs, quick chicken recipe, easy chicken thighs, juicy chicken
