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Four pieces of crispy air fryer chicken thighs with herbs on a white plate.

Simple Air Fryer Chicken

A quick and easy recipe for crispy air fryer chicken with minimal ingredients.
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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).
  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: 110mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, pat the chicken dry before seasoning. Adjust cooking time based on the size of the chicken thighs.

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