# Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

A quick and easy main dish guaranteed to be one you make again and again.

- Total time: 26 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- paper towels
- baking sheet
- bowl
- air fryer
- tongs

## 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).

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLJHBUONgbt/?igsh=MTJwNWxkdXRyZnFxcQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b9c84e3a-8f6a-4b44-b778-43fa70078b00
- Extracted: 2025-06-21

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