Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
There is no better way to get crispy skin on chicken thighs than in your air fryer! Season your bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and air fry them at 400ºF for 16-18 minutes!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. bone-in chicken thighs We used 4 bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs from Trader Joe's
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF and spray the inside of the basket with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add the garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and brown sugar to a bowl and mix until combined.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a piece of paper towel and sprinkle the dry rub over the chicken thighs. Be sure the dry rub covers the entire chicken thigh.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side down into the air fryer and drizzle them with olive oil. You may have to do this in two batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Air fry for 8 minutes. Flip, and air fryer for 8 more minutes. If the internal temperature of the chicken is 160ºF - 165ºF and the skin is crispy, remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer. If you would like your chicken thighs crispier, cook them for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Let the chicken sit for 3-5 minutes and enjoy.
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Other Cook Methods
- Instant Pot: sear chicken breast in olive oil for 2 minutes on each side. Remove them and add the trivet. Place the chicken on top and air fry on high pressure for 5 minutes with a quick release. Learn more from our Instant Pot chicken thighs recipe.
- Stovetop: sear chicken breast over high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side. Then, turn the heat down to low/medium and cover. Cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Oven: line a baking sheet with tin foil and a metal baking rack. Place the chicken thighs on top and roast at 400ºF for 30-35 minutes. Learn more from our oven chicken thighs recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 45g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g