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