🍗 Chicken
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Smoked Paprika
Juicy chicken thighs with impossibly crispy skin, seasoned with smoky paprika and herbs, all made effortlessly in the air fryer.
🥘 Ingredients
Chicken thighs with skin — 4
Olive oil — 2 tbsp
Garlic cloves — 3
Smoked paprika — 1 tsp
Herbes de Provence — 1 tsp
Salt — to taste
Black pepper — to taste
Lemon juice — from 1 lemon
👨🍳 Steps
1Take the chicken thighs out of the fridge 15 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature.
2Pat the skin dry thoroughly with paper towels — this is key for crispiness.
3In a bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, herbes de Provence, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly.
4Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 3 minutes.
5Place the thighs skin side up in the air fryer basket, making sure they don't overlap.
6Cook at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes, then flip them over and cook at 200°C (400°F) for another 8–10 minutes.
7Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer — it should read at least 74°C (165°F).
8Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in the juices.
🛒 Shopping List
4 chicken thighs with skin, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp herbes de Provence, salt, black pepper, 1 lemon