Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Directions

  1. 1Pat chicken thighs dry to remove excess moisture.
  2. 2Pat chicken thighs dry to remove excess moisture.
  3. 3Pat chicken thighs dry to remove excess moisture.
  4. 4Season the meat side with kosher salt and let the salt absorb into the meat for 15 minutes to keep your chicken thighs nice and juicy.
  5. 5Season the meat side with kosher salt and let the salt absorb into the meat for 15 minutes to keep your chicken thighs nice and juicy.
  6. 6Season the meat side with kosher salt and let the salt absorb into the meat for 15 minutes to keep your chicken thighs nice and juicy.
  7. 7Mix together your favorite spices, garlic powder, thyme, paprika along with salt and pepper.
  8. 8Mix together your favorite spices, garlic powder, thyme, paprika along with salt and pepper.
  9. 9Mix together your favorite spices, garlic powder, thyme, paprika along with salt and pepper.
  10. 10Mix the seasonings and a tablespoon of neutral oil into the chicken until evenly coated.
  11. 11Mix the seasonings and a tablespoon of neutral oil into the chicken until evenly coated.
  12. 12Mix the seasonings and a tablespoon of neutral oil into the chicken until evenly coated.
  13. 13Rub a quarter teaspoon of baking powder only on the skin until it's no longer visible.
  14. 14Rub a quarter teaspoon of baking powder only on the skin until it's no longer visible.
  15. 15Rub a quarter teaspoon of baking powder only on the skin until it's no longer visible.
  16. 16Lay the chicken skin side down in your air fryer.
  17. 17Lay the chicken skin side down in your air fryer.
  18. 18Lay the chicken skin side down in your air fryer.
  19. 19Air fry at 400 for 12 minutes, then flip over the chicken and pat the skin dry.
  20. 20Air fry at 400 for 12 minutes, then flip over the chicken and pat the skin dry.
  21. 21Air fry at 400 for 12 minutes, then flip over the chicken and pat the skin dry.
  22. 22Air fry again for another 12 to 14 minutes until the thighs are crispy and cooked through.
  23. 23Air fry again for another 12 to 14 minutes until the thighs are crispy and cooked through.
  24. 24Air 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
  • tablespoon neutral oil
  • tablespoon neutral oil
  • tablespoon neutral oil
  • quarter teaspoon baking powder
  • quarter teaspoon baking powder
  • quarter teaspoon baking powder

Equipment

air fryerpaper towel

Tips

  • Use bone in chicken thighs.
  • Salt the chicken ahead of time so that it retains all that moisture and is seasoned throughout.