Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

26 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pat your bone-in chicken thighs dry to remove excess moisture.
  2. 2Pat your bone-in chicken thighs dry to remove excess moisture.
  3. 3Pat your bone-in chicken thighs dry to remove excess moisture.
  4. 4Season the meat side with kosher salt.
  5. 5Season the meat side with kosher salt.
  6. 6Season the meat side with kosher salt.
  7. 7Let the salt absorb into the meat for 15 minutes to keep your chicken thighs nice and juicy.
  8. 8Let the salt absorb into the meat for 15 minutes to keep your chicken thighs nice and juicy.
  9. 9Let the salt absorb into the meat for 15 minutes to keep your chicken thighs nice and juicy.
  10. 10While the chicken sits, mix together your favorite spices: garlic powder, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  11. 11While the chicken sits, mix together your favorite spices: garlic powder, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  12. 12While the chicken sits, mix together your favorite spices: garlic powder, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  13. 13Add the seasoned chicken to a bowl.
  14. 14Add the seasoned chicken to a bowl.
  15. 15Add the seasoned chicken to a bowl.
  16. 16Mix the seasonings and a tablespoon of neutral oil into the chicken until evenly coated.
  17. 17Mix the seasonings and a tablespoon of neutral oil into the chicken until evenly coated.
  18. 18Mix the seasonings and a tablespoon of neutral oil into the chicken until evenly coated.
  19. 19Add a quarter teaspoon of baking powder only on the skin side and rub it in until it's no longer visible.
  20. 20Add a quarter teaspoon of baking powder only on the skin side and rub it in until it's no longer visible.
  21. 21Add a quarter teaspoon of baking powder only on the skin side and rub it in until it's no longer visible.
  22. 22Lay the chicken skin side down in your air fryer.
  23. 23Lay the chicken skin side down in your air fryer.
  24. 24Lay the chicken skin side down in your air fryer.
  25. 25Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes.
  26. 26Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes.
  27. 27Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes.
  28. 28Flip over the chicken and pat the skin dry.
  29. 29Flip over the chicken and pat the skin dry.
  30. 30Flip over the chicken and pat the skin dry.
  31. 31Air fry again for another 12 to 14 minutes until the thighs are crispy and cooked through.
  32. 32Air fry again for another 12 to 14 minutes until the thighs are crispy and cooked through.
  33. 33Air fry again for another 12 to 14 minutes until the thighs are crispy and cooked through.

Ingredients

  • bone-in chicken thighs
  • bone-in chicken thighs
  • bone-in chicken thighs
  • kosher salt
  • kosher salt
  • kosher salt
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • thyme
  • thyme
  • thyme
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking powder

Equipment

paper towelsbaking sheetbowlair fryertongs

Tips

  • Salt the chicken ahead of time to retain moisture and season throughout.
  • Use baking powder on the skin for extra crispiness.
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels after the first air fry to remove excess moisture and achieve crispier skin.
  • Using bone-in chicken thighs is recommended for juiciness and flavor.
  • Air fry chicken thighs for 12 minutes at 400°F (200°C), flip, pat dry, and air fry for another 12-14 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
  • Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for doneness (not explicitly stated in video but general chicken cooking rule).