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Close-up of perfectly cooked, crispy air fryer chicken thighs seasoned with herbs and spices on a white plate.

Air Fryer Chicken

A simple and quick recipe for crispy chicken made in the air fryer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
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).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  3. In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  4. Coat the chicken thighs evenly with the spice mixture.
  5. Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, skin side down.
  6. Cook for 10 minutes, then flip and cook for another 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

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

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