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A white plate piled high with golden-brown, crispy air fryer chicken thighs, seasoned with spices.

Air Fryer Chicken

A simple and quick air fryer chicken recipe that results in crispy, juicy chicken.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix the chicken thighs with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
  3. Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side down.
  4. Cook for 10 minutes, then flip the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 280mgVitamin A: 4IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, spray the chicken lightly with cooking oil before air frying.

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