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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 4 bone-in chicken thighs; 1 tablespoon avocado oil; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cracked pepper; 1 teaspoon chopped parsley

By Karly on October 5, 2021 | Updated October 7, 2022 | 2 Comments

AIR FRYER CHICKEN THIGHS turn out so moist and juicy on the inside with the perfect crispy skin! These chicken thighs cook in just 20 minutes, making them the perfect weeknight dinner!

Close up of a cooked chicken thigh in an air fryer basket.

Okay, I’ve gotta know…are you a dark meat or white meat person?

Personally, I prefer the white meat, but my kids LOVE dark meat! Our air fryer chicken legs are a major favorite in this house!

We decided to test out our air fryer on some chicken thighs and oh man. Total perfection.

Crispy skin, moist and tender meat, and it’s all ready in less than 30 minutes? Sign me up for that every night of the week!

These are delicious with our air fryer green beans and air fryer sweet potato cubes. Yes – we often do the whole dinner in our air fryers…we have three. 😉

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Ingredient Notes:

Chicken thigh ingredients spread out on a counter.

Chicken-We are using bone-in chicken thighs for this recipe. Definitely want the skin on as it is the best part!

Seasonings– We are trying to keep it simple with just 5 different seasonings. We like using smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. This is our go to seasoning for meat.

How to make air fried chicken thighs:

Close up of raw chicken thighs in an air fryer basket.

Season the chicken- Add the chicken, oil, and all of the seasonings except for the parsley to a zip top bag and seal. Move your chicken all around inside the freezer bag to coat the chicken in the seasoning.

Overhead view of four chicken thighs in an air fryer basket on a white counter top.

Cook the chicken- Place the thighs in your air fryer with the skin down and cook for 10 minutes. Then flip the chicken over and cook for 10 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with parsley for serving.

close up of cooked and seasoned chicken thigh in an air fryer basket.

FAQ:

What should I serve with chicken thighs?

Roasted vegetables, such as green beans, asparagus, and broccoli are always a good option. Baked or mashed potatoes are also a favorite with chicken.

Why are thighs (usually) cheaper than other chicken meats?

Thighs, while richest in flavor, are the least desired portion of chicken for consumers. This seems to be because they take longer to cook and because the bones annoy some people to try and eat around.

How do I store and reheat leftover chicken thighs?

Store in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 5 days. Reheat in your air fryer at 350 degrees F until warm.

Chicken thigh meal on a small black plate

More air fried chicken recipes you might like:

Overhead view of four chicken thighs in an air fryer.

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