Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Four crispy bone-in chicken thighs in an air fryer basket after cooking.

5 from 4 votes

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Crispy air fryer chicken thighs with golden, crunchy skin and juicy meat. Made with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs seasoned with a simple spice blend. Ready in 20 minutes with no preheating needed. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 20

Total Time 22

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

For the seasoning:

▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
▢ ½ teaspoon paprika

For the chicken:

▢ 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs - about 4 total
▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil

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Instructions

Add ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon paprika to a small bowl. Whisk until combined.
Add 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs to a large mixing bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Sprinkle the spice blend over the chicken and toss until the chicken is completely coated.
Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Air fry at 400°F for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F in the thickest part (without touching the bone) and the skin is golden and crispy.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Air Fryer: I used my Cosori Air Fryer Max XL 5.8QT (affilliate) for this recipe. Different air fryer models may have slightly different cook times.
Naturally gluten-free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free. Just double-check your spice blends to ensure they don't contain gluten or fillers
Chicken thigh size matters: My chicken thighs were about 1/2 lb each. If yours are smaller, flip after 7 minutes and start checking the internal temperature at 14 minutes. If they're larger, they may need an extra 2-3 minutes.
Don't skip the thermometer: Always use an instant-read thermometer to check doneness. Insert it into the thickest part of the thigh without touching the bone. It should read 165°F.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 400°F for 5-8 minutes skin-side up until hot and crispy.

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