Quick and Easy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Quick and Easy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Craving juicy, crispy chicken thighs without the long wait? This 12-minute air fryer recipe gives you perfectly golden skin and tender meat in less time than it takes to order takeout! Quick, customizable, and delicious – dinner just got easier.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Quick and Easy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 13

Servings:

Calories: 249kcal

Ingredients

4 large chicken thighs (skin-on)
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp salt

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
In a bowl, toss the chicken thighs with olive oil. Add the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the seasoning.
Arrange the chicken thighs, skin side up, in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
Once done, remove the chicken from the air fryer and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Storage & Reheating Tips

To store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
To freeze: Place cooled, cooked chicken in a ziplock bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat: Thaw frozen chicken overnight and reheat in the air fryer, oven, or microwave.

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