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Three perfectly cooked, crispy air fryer chicken thighs seasoned with spices, served on a white plate.

Air Fryer Chicken

Simple and crispy air fryer chicken recipe that's quick to prepare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

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).
  2. In a bowl, mix the chicken thighs with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, 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).

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

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

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