Description
This recipe provides a simple way to make the best air fryer chicken with crispy skin and juicy meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the mixture over the chicken thighs.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the chicken pieces.
- For extra crispiness, you can marinate the chicken for a few hours.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: best air fryer chicken, crispy chicken, easy chicken recipe