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Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Thighs

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

Time
32 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
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Original Olivi recipe · nutrition calculated per serving

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Instructions

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

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

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

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

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

    5 minutes

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

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