Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
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!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 452kcal
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: 1 | Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 250mg | Sodium: 654mg