Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Prep time: PT10MIN
Cook time: PT20MIN
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dinner
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-08-18 |7 Comments

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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

PREP10 min

COOK20 min

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are juicy, crispy, and bursting with flavor. This easy recipe delivers perfectly seasoned chicken in under 30 minutes—ideal for busy nights!

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Instructions

1
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
2
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and rub the seasoning all over, including under the skin.
3
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes.
4
Place chicken thighs skin-side down in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
5
Air fry for 10 minutes, then flip the thighs skin-side up and cook another 10 minutes, or until skin is crisp and chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
6
Let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!