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Four perfectly cooked Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Extra Crispy resting on a small wire rack on a plate.

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Extra Crispy

This recipe provides instructions for making crispy chicken thighs using an air fryer. It is a simple method for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 239
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Bone in, skin on chicken thighs trimmed of excess fat and skin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 380F for 5 minutes. After pre-heating, spray with cooking spray, if you choose.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to a large zip-top bag or a bowl with a lid. Top with the kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano and onion powder. Shake to coat.
  3. Remove from the bag and place the chicken thighs in the air fryer, skin side down, for 12 minutes.
  4. Turn your chicken thighs skin side up and cook for 10 to 15 minutes more. Cook in 4 minute increments if you want extra crispness.
  5. The chicken thighs are done when an internal meat thermometer reads 165F inserted into the thickest part of the thigh. The cooking time changes based on the size of your chicken thighs and your air fryer wattage. Serve.

Notes

This recipe is gluten free. Check other air fryer chicken recipes like Air Fryer Roast Chicken, Air Fryer Chicken Legs, Air Fryer Chicken Breasts, and Air Fryer Chicken wings.