🍗 Chicken
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs – Classic Recipe
Perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these air fryer chicken thighs are a quick and healthy dinner option.
🥘 Ingredients
chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless) — 4 pieces
olive oil — 1-2 tbsp (15-30 ml)
salt — to taste
black pepper — to taste
garlic powder (optional) — to taste
onion powder (optional) — to taste
smoked paprika (optional) — to taste
👨🍳 Steps
1Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for bone-in thighs or 190°C (375°F) for boneless.
2Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then brush with olive oil and season generously with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
3Place thighs skin-side up in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping.
4For bone-in thighs, cook 22-26 minutes; for boneless, 15-20 minutes at 200°C (400°F), flipping halfway for even browning.
5Check internal temperature reaches at least 74°C (165°F). Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
🛒 Shopping List
4 chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless), 1-2 tbsp olive oil, salt, black pepper, optional garlic powder, optional onion powder, optional smoked paprika