Name: Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Juicy Inside, Golden Outside)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: (); 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs ((about 2 lbs total)); 1 tablespoon olive oil (); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (); 1 teaspoon garlic powder (); 1 teaspoon onion powder (); 1 teaspoon kosher salt (); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (); 1 teaspoon baking powder (aluminum-free); Lemon wedges and chopped parsley (for serving)

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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Juicy Inside, Golden Outside)

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 24

Total Time 35

Calories: 385

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs total)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon baking powder aluminum-free
Lemon wedges and chopped parsley for serving

Equipment

Air Fryer

Method

Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels on all sides.
Mix all spices and baking powder; rub thighs with olive oil, then coat evenly with seasoning, including under the skin.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3-5 minutes.
Arrange thighs skin-side down in a single layer with space between pieces.
Cook 12 minutes, then flip skin-side up.
Cook 10-12 minutes more until skin is deep golden and internal temp reaches 175-190°F.
Rest 5 minutes, garnish with lemon and parsley, and serve.