Looking for easy weeknight dinner ideas? Try this air fryer chicken thighs recipe. With quick preparation and only 7 basic ingredients, this is the perfect dinner for busy families.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
4 chicken thighs , skinless, bone-in, see note 3
Instructions
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In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika and ginger. Rub this onto each chicken thigh on both sides.
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Place the chicken thighs into a pre-heated air fryer, spray with cooking oil and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes, then turn them over and cook for a further 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
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Serve with a side of your choice.
Notes
- This recipe was developed for a 5.8 quart (5.5 liter) air fryer.
- Always make sure the chicken is cooked through (the food thermometer has to read 165°F/75°C) and always check the thickest piece.
- I used 4 chicken thighs that weighed 1.5 pounds (680 grams) in total.
- The cooking time may vary slightly. This will depend on the size of the thighs as well as on the air fryer (different brands may have slightly different cooking times).
- For more information on this recipe as well as tips about air fryers or if in doubt, I recommend reading the full post.
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Amount per Serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
97
mg
32
%
Sodium
674
mg
29
%
Potassium
295
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
591
IU
12
%
Calcium
12
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
