Description
Crispy air fryer chicken thighs with smoky garlic paprika seasoning. These thighs are juicy inside with perfectly crisp skin.
Ingredients
- 4 bone in skin on chicken thighs (about 2 to 2 and one half pounds total)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 half teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels on both sides. Dry skin helps the skin crisp.
- Mix paprika, smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl to create the spice rub.
- Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat them evenly.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken and rub it in thoroughly on all sides.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket skin side down. Do not let them touch. Cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
- Flip the thighs so they are skin side up. Continue cooking for another 8 to 12 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. The skin must be deep golden and crisp.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer. Let it rest for 5 minutes so the juices redistribute.
- Serve with lemon wedges and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Always pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning to achieve the crispiest skin in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American