Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

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These bone-in chicken thighs are coated in a flavorful, smoky marinade, then air-fried for the crispiest skin and juiciest bite, all without the mess of a deep fryer.

Course: dinner, lunch, main dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 640kcal

Author: Teri & Jenny

Equipment

1 air fryer

Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 5 ounces each)
2 tablespoons avocado oil (or another high heat cooking oil of choice)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin optional
salt and pepper to taste
high heat cooking spray

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Instructions

Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
In a mixing bowl combine oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cumin (if using). Whisk together.
Transfer thighs to mixing bowl and gently toss together until all thighs are fully and evenly coated in spices and oil. Cover and marinate chicken, at room temperature, for 20 to 30 minutes.
Preheat air fryer to 400˚F, if needed. Spray air fry basket with cooking spray, Season top and bottom of each thigh with a generous amount of salt and pepper and transfer thighs to the air fryer(skin-side up) about 1/2 inch apart.
Air fry chicken thighs for 18 to 22 minutes, depending on the size of your thighs (or until internal temperature of chicken is 165˚F ). Allow thighs to rest in fryer basket for 5 to 7 minutes.
Transfer chicken to a platter or individual plates and serve.

Notes

**Each Serving is 2 Thighs**

Reheating Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer

Using the air fryer to reheat any leftover chicken thighs helps hold in moisture and re-crisps the skin, making them just as delicious as when they were first cooked.

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F, and lightly coat the outside of the chicken thighs with cooking spray. Lay the chicken pieces inside, leaving an inch or two of space between them. Air fry for 5 to 8 minutes or until warmed through and the skin is crispy.

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