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Easy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Delicious quick and easy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are ready for the table in 30 minutes! The Air Fryer makes the best tender juicy chicken thighs with a crispy skin.

Four Cooked Chicken Thighs on white plate on top of red plaid napkin

Tips For Making Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Quick preparation with only 6 basic ingredients makes these Air Fryer Chicken Thighs the perfect weeknight dinner.

Four Cooked Chicken Thighs on white plaid with red plain napkin

  • I like to pre-heat the air-fryer for 2 minutes prior to adding meat.
  • Pat the chicken dry before adding seasoning.
  • Don't overcrowd! Make sure you leave space between the chicken thighs to allow the air to circulate while cooking in The air fryer.
  • You need to flip the chicken halfway through cooking time.

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon paprika
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

How To Make Chicken Thighs In The Air Fryer

Prepare air fryer basket by spraying with non-stick cooking spray.

Rub chicken thighs with olive oil on all sides and then sprinkle with seasonings on all sides.

Seasoned raw Chicken Thighs on Air Fryer Basket

Cook at 390 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway. Exact cooking time varies depending on the thickness of the chicken thighs and the wattage of the air fryer.

Test the chicken with an instant read thermometer for a temperature of 180 degrees.

Remove from air fryer and serve.

Cooked Chicken Thighs On Air Fyrer Basket

Four Cooked Chicken Thighs on white plate on top of red plaid napkin

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Author: Judy Wilson
Delicious quick and easy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are ready for the table in 30 minutes! The Air Fryer makes the best tender juicy chicken thighs with a crispy skin.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare air fryer basket by spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Rub chicken thighs with olive oil on all sides.
  • Sprinkle with seasonings on all sides.
  • Cook at 390 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway. Exact cooking time varies depending on the thickness of the chicken thighs and the wattage of the air fryer.
  • Test the chicken with an instant read thermometer for a temperature of 180 degrees.
  • Remove from air fryer and serve.
The nutritional information provided is approximate and should only be used as a general guideline. It is an estimate that will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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