Description
Succulent air fryer chicken thighs deliver crispy perfection with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Juicy meat and golden-brown skin guarantee a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp (5 g) salt
- 2 tsps (10 g) paprika
- 3 tsps (15 g) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 g) onion powder
- 1 tsp (2 g) dried thyme
- 1 tsp (4 g) brown sugar
Instructions
- Preparation: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to eliminate moisture, promoting a crisp exterior.
- Seasoning Blend: Mix kosher salt, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, powdered onion, dried thyme leaves, and organic brown sugar in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Marination: Coat chicken with extra virgin olive oil, then generously sprinkle the seasoning mixture, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for 12-24 hours to intensify flavor profile.
- Air Fryer Setup: Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes, creating an ideal cooking environment.
- Initial Cooking: Arrange chicken thighs skin-side down in the basket without overlapping, cooking for 10 minutes to initiate crisping process.
- Final Cooking: Flip thighs using tongs and continue cooking for 7-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Resting Phase: Remove chicken from air fryer and allow to rest 3-5 minutes, enabling juice redistribution for maximum tenderness and flavor.
Notes
- Pat Dry for Crispiness: Remove excess moisture from chicken thighs to achieve a perfectly crispy exterior that’ll make your taste buds dance.
- Massage Seasonings Thoroughly: Ensure every inch of chicken is coated with the aromatic spice blend for maximum flavor explosion.
- Marinate for Maximum Flavor: Letting the chicken sit with seasonings for 12-24 hours allows spices to penetrate deeply, creating a mouthwatering taste experience.
- Check Internal Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken is safely cooked to 165°F, preventing any risk of foodborne illness while maintaining juicy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg