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Air fryer chicken thighs on a wooden serving board.

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Tara Noland
These air fryer chicken thighs are a great choice for a quick, healthy weeknight meal or a casual weekend dinner. Either way, you are going to love them!
4.75 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Additional Time 25 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Course Air Fryer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 452 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 6 chicken thighs bone-in or boneless
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Remove the chicken thighs from the refrigerator about 20 minutes before cooking to allow them to come to room temperature.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 390°F.
  • Place the thighs in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine the black pepper, Kosher salt, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano. Sprinkle the herbs and spices mixture over the chicken and toss to coat.
  • Drizzle the avocado oil over the chicken thighs and toss them again to coat them in the oil.
  • Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, skin side down.
  • Cook for 20-22 minutes (turning halfway) or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the juices run clear.
  • Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

See the post for tips and tricks for air frying chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 46gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 654mg
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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