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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Enjoy crispy, flavorful chicken thighs cooked in your air fryer in under 25 minutes. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a quick and healthy meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 248
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Thighs
  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  2. Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, ensuring there is space between them for even cooking.
  4. Place the basket into the air fryer and start cooking for 18-22 minutes.
  5. Flip the chicken thighs halfway through cooking, around the 10-minute mark, and continue for an additional 8 minutes.
  6. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcalProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 377mgPotassium: 231mgVitamin A: 90IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Cooking time may vary based on the thickness and size of your chicken thighs. Leave ample space between the chicken pieces in the air fryer basket for optimal crispiness and faster cooking.

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