Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Sienna Hartwell

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

There is no better way to get crispy skin on chicken thighs than in your air fryer! Season your bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and air fry them at 400ºF for 16-18 minutes!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 16

Total Time 26

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

2 lbs. bone-in chicken thighs We used 4 bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs from Trader Joe's
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil

Method

Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF and spray the inside of the basket with non-stick cooking spray.
Add the garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and brown sugar to a bowl and mix until combined.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a piece of paper towel and sprinkle the dry rub over the chicken thighs. Be sure the dry rub covers the entire chicken thigh.
Place the chicken thighs skin-side down into the air fryer and drizzle them with olive oil. You may have to do this in two batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Air fry for 8 minutes. Flip, and air fryer for 8 more minutes. If the internal temperature of the chicken is 160ºF - 165ºF and the skin is crispy, remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer. If you would like your chicken thighs crispier, cook them for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Let the chicken sit for 3-5 minutes and enjoy.

Notes

Other Cook Methods

- Instant Pot: sear chicken breast in olive oil for 2 minutes on each side. Remove them and add the trivet. Place the chicken on top and air fry on high pressure for 5 minutes with a quick release. Learn more from our Instant Pot chicken thighs recipe.

- Stovetop: sear chicken breast over high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side. Then, turn the heat down to low/medium and cover. Cook for 10-15 minutes.

Oven: line a baking sheet with tin foil and a metal baking rack. Place the chicken thighs on top and roast at 400ºF for 30-35 minutes. Learn more from our oven chicken thighs recipe.