Air Fryer Chicken Thighs With Bone In Thighs Nkechi Ajaeroh Recipes

AIR FRYER BONE-IN CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the air fryer at 400F for 5 minutes.
• Trim the chicken thighs of excess fat and skin. Blot the chicken dry with paper towels.
• If you're making the homemade chicken rub, mix all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. This makes more than the recipe needs but you'll be all set for your next few dinners! Your favorite grocery store rub will work as well!
• In a bowl drizzle the olive oil over both sides of the chicken and sprinkle evenly on both sides with the chicken rub.
• With the skin side down, air fry the bone-in chicken thighs for 8 minutes and then flip the chicken over. Continue cooking for about 7-8 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165F. While our chicken took about 16 minutes total to cook, it could take up to 20 minutes depending on your air fryer model.

CRISPY AIR FRYER CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Mix together the granulated garlic, onion powder, thyme, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Pat the chicken dry and add to a medium bowl. Add the olive oil and half of the spice mix, then toss to combine.
• Add the flour to the remaining spice mix and stir to combine. Transfer the flour mixture to a large resealable bag. Add the seasoned thighs to the bag, seal well and toss until the chicken is fully coated in the flour.
• Preheat a 3.5-quart air fryer to 400 degrees F. Add the chicken thighs to the air fryer basket, skin-side down and without touching. Cook, flipping skin-side up halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part (avoiding the bone) reads 165 degrees F, about 18 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

AIR FRYER BONE IN CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F.
• Season your chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Drizzle the olive oil over the thighs. Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, and poultry seasoning in a small bowl. Rub the seasoning onto your thighs till they are covered. You may have some remaining seasoning.
• Place your chicken thighs in the air fryer basket and cook for 12 minutes, and then flip them. Continue to cook for an additional 6 to 7 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
• Allow them to rest for a few minutes and serve.
• Optional: Garnish them with fresh parsley.

AIR FRYER CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and brush the skin-side of each piece with olive oil. Place chicken thighs, skin-side down, in a single layer on a plate.
• Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl and sprinkle half the seasoning mixture evenly over the 4 chicken thighs. Turn thighs over and evenly sprinkle remaining seasoning mixture on top. Place chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side up.
• Fry in the preheated air fryer until chicken is brown and juices run clear, about 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).