12-Minute Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

These air fryer chicken thighs are perfectly crispy on the outside and ridiculously juicy in the middle! Ready in just 12 minutes, it's easy to customize and perfect for dinner. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 12

Total Time 13

Servings servings

Calories 249kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

4 large chicken thighs skin-on fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 190C/375F.
In a bowl, add the chicken and oil and mix together. Add the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and garlic powder and mix well.
Place chicken, skin side up, in an air fryer basket. Cook for 12 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F. Be sure to flip halfway through.
Remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer and let them sit for five minutes before serving.

Video

Notes

TO STORE: Leftovers can be stored in an air tight container for up to five days.

TO FREEZE: Place the cooked and cooled chicken in a ziplock bag and store it in the freezer for up to three months.

TO REHEAT: Thaw the frozen air fryer chicken thighs overnight before reheating in the air fryer, oven, or even microwave.

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