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Close-up of golden-brown, crispy air fryer chicken thighs seasoned with pepper.

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs in 25 Minutes

Make crispy chicken thighs quickly in your air fryer. This recipe is perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 248
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  2. Set your air fryer to 350°F.
  3. Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, ensuring there is space between them for even cooking.
  4. Put the basket into the air fryer and close it. Start the air fryer and cook for 18-22 minutes.
  5. Flip the chicken thighs at the 10-minute mark and cook for an additional 8 minutes.
  6. Use a meat thermometer to check that the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcalProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 377mgPotassium: 231mgVitamin A: 90IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Cooking time can vary based on the thickness and size of your chicken thighs. Leave enough space between the thighs in the air fryer basket for them to cook evenly and faster.

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