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Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Thighs

Golden, shatteringly crisp skin over juicy, well-seasoned meat : weeknight comfort with almost no cleanup.

32 min4 servingsEasyAmerican

Ingredients

  • 4 lb bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on thighs completely dry and rub with olive oil.

  2. 2

    Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and season, then coat both sides.

  3. 3

    Place skin-side down in the basket and air fry at 380°F for 12 minutes.

  4. 4

    Flip skin-side up and cook at 400°F for 10 more minutes until skin crackles.

  5. 5

    Check internal temp reaches 175°F, then rest 5 minutes before serving.

Chef's tip

Dry the skin thoroughly and don't overcrowd : moisture and steam are the enemies of crispy chicken skin.

Suggested pairing

Serve with a crisp white wine or a chilled lager and a lemony green salad.

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