Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
These air fryer chicken thighs are surprisingly crispy with how little oil you need. Enjoy tender bites of poultry with a smoky citrus flavor for a simple weeknight meal.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- zest of ½ lemon
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs about 1 1/2 lbs.
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the spices — paprika, salt, garlic powder, pepper — then stir in the lemon zest with a fork.
- Remove the chicken from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Place the chicken in a large bowl or gallon-size freezer bag and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle the spice mixture on top and toss until evenly coated.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer skin side down, being careful not to overcrowd the basket. Cook for 15 minutes, then flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes, until the chicken is crispy and cooked through.
Notes
Leftovers:
Once cooled, transfer the meat to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or pop it back in the air basket for 8 to 10 minutes at 400 degrees.Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 40gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 218mgSodium: 454mg
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