Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Serves 1
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Directions

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

Ingredients

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

Equipment

paper toweltraybowlair fryer

Tips

  • Pat chicken thighs dry to remove excess moisture for crispy skin.
  • Let chicken meat absorb salt for 15 minutes to keep it juicy.
  • Use a touch of baking powder on the skin for extra crispiness.