Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over each thigh.
- Place the seasoned thighs in the air fryer basket skin-side up in a single layer and cook for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and juices run clear.
- Check doneness with a meat thermometer; internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg