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Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

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These juicy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs deliver shatteringly crispy skin and succulent meat in record time. It is the perfect easy keto dinner for busy weeknights when you want maximum flavor.

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Prep

5 min

Cook

22 min

Total

27 min

Servings

4

Calories

380

Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
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Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat thighs completely dry with paper towels — dry skin is crispy skin.

  2. 2

    Rub with olive oil, then coat evenly with the seasoning blend.

  3. 3

    Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Place thighs skin-side down in a single layer. Air fry 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Flip skin-side up and air fry 10–12 more minutes, until skin is deep golden and internal temp reads 175°F.

  6. 6

    Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving · 380 calories

protein

30g

carbs

1g

fat

26g

fiber

0g

sugar

0g

sodium

620mg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use boneless chicken thighs?+

Yes — reduce total cook time to 14–16 minutes and check internal temp at 165°F.

Why is my skin not crispy?+

The chicken must be bone-dry before seasoning. Pat aggressively with paper towels and don't overcrowd the basket.

What sides pair well with air fryer chicken thighs?+

Try our air fryer broccoli, sweet potato fries, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Sarah Mitchell

Recipe by Sarah Mitchell

Professional home cook · Tested in a real American kitchen

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