Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Easy Weeknight Dinner
Enjoy Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs for an easy dinner or weeknight meal that the whole family will love. This air fryer recipe delivers juicy tender chicken thigh recipes with crisp skin in minutes. Perfect for family dinner times.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs. bone-in chicken thighs We used 4 bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs from Trader Joe’s
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Set your air fryer to 400ºF and lightly coat the basket with non-stick spray.
- Combine garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and brown sugar thoroughly in a bowl.
- Dry the chicken thighs well using paper towels and evenly coat them with the spice mix.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket and pour olive oil over them. If necessary, cook in two batches to avoid crowding.
- Cook for 8 minutes, then flip the chicken and continue cooking for another 8 minutes. Check that the internal temperature reaches 160ºF to 165ºF and skin is crispy. Add 1-2 extra minutes if you prefer crispier skin.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Other cooking methods include Instant Pot searing followed by high-pressure cooking, stovetop searing and low heat cooking, or oven roasting at 400ºF for 30-35 minutes
- See related recipes for details
Nutrition
- Calories: 573 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Fat: 45 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g