Main Course: Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Servings: 8 Servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25-30 min
Ingredients
A healthier way to make juicy chicken thighs with crispy seasoned skin.
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika or chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried green herbs like oregano, basil, or parsley
- 8 chicken thighs with bones and skin, excess fat and skin cut away
Directions for Preparation
- Place all the seasoning in a large plastic bag. Seal the bag and shake.
- To that bag, add 4 chicken thighs, seal the bag, and shake again. Repeat for the remaining 4 thighs.
- Grease the air fryer tray with cooking oil.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the chicken in 2 batches.
- Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer, skin side down. Cook on 375 °F for 12 minutes.
- Turn your chicken thighs skin side up and cook for 10 – 12 minutes more. Cook for a few more minutes until desired level of crispness.
- Serve with steamed veggies and rice or potatoes for a balanced meal.
