Description
Deliciously crispy and juicy chicken thighs cooked in an air fryer, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or any preferred cooking oil)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish
- Optional: Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- While the air fryer is heating, prepare the chicken thighs.
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Once fully coated, place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket.
- Cook the chicken for about 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, flip the chicken thighs to ensure they crisp evenly.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken thighs and allow them to rest for a few minutes.
- Serve your perfectly cooked chicken thighs with fresh herbs and lemon wedges to enhance the flavor!
Notes
Consider using avocado oil or coconut oil for a lighter twist. For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg