Crispy-skinned, spectacularly juicy, and garlic paprika-rubbed Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are a no-effort recipe that earns unanimous praise and augments kitchen swagger. Quicker than the regular oven with even better results, your air fryer will quickly become your favorite way to cook chicken thighs!
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5-star chicken thighs, ready super fast
Of the dozens of air fryer recipes I’ve tested, these air fryer chicken thighs earned the highest honor awarded in our household: my husband requested them for dinner every week.
In fact, he called them the best chicken I’ve ever made!
- The meat is juicier than you ever thought chicken could be.
- The seasoning tastes lightly smoky and complex, an ideal profile for chicken.
- The skin is so shatteringly crispy, even those who usually don’t eat chicken skin (me), will find themselves nibbling crunchy pieces.
But that’s not the end of the story.
From the cook’s perspective (that’s me and you), this fast and easy dinner is a clear winner. The rub is made from common spices you likely already have in your pantry, like paprika and garlic powder. Bone-in chicken thighs cook in 16 to 20 minutes in the air fryer at 400 degrees F. And you don’t need a marinade!
5 Star Review
“Absolutely delicious! They turned out perfectly. And I loved the spice mixture!”
— Nancy —
Two Essential Tips for Perfect Air Fried Chicken Thighs
Here are some quick tips to make sure your air fryer chicken thighs are the best ever!
- Use Bone-In, Skin-On Thighs. I highly recommend using budget-friendly bone-in, skin-on chicken for this recipe. As with this Baked Bone-In Chicken Breast, Braised Chicken Thighs, and Air Fryer Whole Chicken, the skin locks in moisture. The bone flavors the meat from within and makes it harder to overcook the chicken.
- Check the Temp. While using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs gives you better protection from dry meat than if you were to use boneless skinless chicken thighs, you can still overcook chicken thighs (and you can DEFINITELY undercook them). For best results use an instant read thermometer.
More Ways to Season Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
- Parmesan. Add 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese to your spice mixture. (I’ll have this with Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad, please.)
- Spicy. Add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the spice mixture.
- Brown Sugar. Add 2 teaspoons of brown sugar to the spice mixture. (For a BBQ-like finish, serve the thighs with my scrumptious Barbecue Sauce or any bbq sauce.)
- Italian. Add 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning to the spice mixture.
- Curry. Add 2 teaspoons curry powder to the spice mixture. (This would be delish with Turmeric Rice.)
- Garlic Butter. Omit the smoked paprika, add an extra teaspoon of garlic powder, and swap the olive oil for melted butter. (Perfect for pairing with Garlic Pasta.)
- Lemon. Add zest of 1 lemon to the spice mixture. (Try this with Pasta al Limone or Lemon Rice. YUM!)
- Marinated. This recipe includes a great chicken rub; you can also try my favorite Chicken Marinade or Chicken Thigh Marinade, or use this Dry Turkey Brine (it works for chicken too!). Be sure to pat the chicken dry prior to cooking.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds), see notes to use boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the paprika, smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Pat the chicken thighs very dry on both sides, then add to the bowl. Drizzle with the oil, then toss to coat in the spice mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Add the chicken thighs in a single layer, skin-side down (make sure they are not touching; if they are, cook the chicken in batches).
- Air fry the chicken thighs for 16 to 22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until an instant read thermometer inserted at the thickest part of a thigh (but not touching bone) reaches 155°F. Set aside, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes (chicken is considered by the FDA cooked at 165°F, but the temperature will continue to rise as it rests; air fryer models differ in cooking time, so check early to be safe). Serve hot, with lemon wedges (squeeze them over the top of your serving) and sprinkled with fresh herbs.
Notes
- FOR BONELESS THIGHS: Coat with the spice mixture as directed. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F, then add the chicken smooth-side down. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken reaches 155°F on an instant read thermometer. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes (the temperature will continue to rise), then enjoy warm.
- TO STORE: Refrigerate chicken in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days.
- TO REHEAT: Gently rewarm leftovers in a baking dish in the oven at 350°F or in the microwave.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze thighs in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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Absolutely delicious! They turned out perfectly. And I loved the spice mixture!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed them, Nancy! Thank you for sharing this review!
Love your recipes, thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks Dennis!
I actually made this recipe and followed the directions without deviation. (It’s a pet peeve of mind when people write “Five stars! This looks delicious and I’m going to make it soon!”) It came out delicious! Fully cooked, crispy, still juicy. My wife says this is the way they should be made from now on.
Now I will add that when I took them at the end of the cooking my new instant read thermometer said the inside meat was hitting 190 degrees, but that could be the relative size of the thighs (although these were not particularly small and they were skin-on with bones). In any case, I let them rest for 5 minutes and they weren’t dried out at all.
Recommended! Along with the chicken wings!
Hi Jim! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
I always cook thighs until at least 180, then rest 5 to 10 min until they reach 185-190. They never dry out and soo good. I think the dark meat can handle the extra cook without drying out and there is no red/tough meat around the joints!
Thanks for the feedback Dennis!
To clarify for boneless thighs, does the recipe say to cook the chicken for a TOTAL of 6 to 8 minutes and flip half way (3 or 4 minute mark), or flip at the 6 or 8 minute mark (12-16 minutes cooking at 380° total)?
Hi B! It says “Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken reaches 155°F on an instant read thermometer.” That means you are flipping halfway through that 6-8 minute time frame. Hope this helps!
Made it tonight with the boneless thighs I had. So easy and delicious. Thanks so much for considering juiciness as an essential – the resting really works. Next time I will decrease the salt as the garlic powder I used had salt in it already. Served it with a quinoa tabouli-type salad with some yoghurt and tahini dressing. This chicken recipe is going onto high rotation in my house!
Hi Jean! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
This recipe is phenomenal! First time making bone-in chicken thighs in the air fryer and I’ve told my family and friends that they turned out better than any other chicken I’ve had…at home or in a restaurant! I also really appreciate that you provide storage and reheating instructions, as well as providing alternative cooking methods for boneless chicken. I’ll be making these frequently. TY!!!
Great, and easy!!!!!
Hi Noah! So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for this kind review!
I followed this recipe step by step. Put the chicken in my air fryer and went to my bedroom. I was gone all of 4 minutes. Came out to a smoke-filled living room, kitchen and hallway. Damn near burned my apartment down!! Never again. (Yes, I did trim the fat off the chicken first)
Hi Carol, I’m sorry this happened to you but I don’t believe this has anything to do with the recipe. It sounds like maybe it was an air fryer issue. We make this all of the time and have never once had it smoking and there is not enough oil or fat in this to cause such a reaction in 4 minutes.
She might have used too much oil
Agree with you It’s either excessive oil or an air fryer malfunction. I’ve never had a smoke issue with our air fryers and we have three and I’ve used this basic recipe many times
Very tender and moist! Love this recipe!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Paul! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
These thighs were very good and I will make them again. Since I only made 3 thighs (there’s just 2 of us) I reduced the amount of seasoning to 3/4 except the salt and garlic powder. I reduced the salt in half and I totally overlooked the garlic powder! Next time I am going to reduce the salt to 1/2 teaspoon because I felt they were still too salty. I also only used 1 tablespoon of oil and it was plenty. My husband can probably eat chicken everyday for the rest of his life and never get tired of it!
Hi Nancy! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Not a big chicken fan, but this recipe will change that!!!!
Followed it pretty much to the tee (only had 3 thighs, so lowered the seasoning measurements) and this is the only way I will ever make chicken thighs again.
Hi Jennifer! Makes me so happy to hear! Thank you!
I made this and it was delicious!
Hi Sheila! So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for this kind review!
I made it but had boneless thighs. I just got my air fryer and am struggling. I cook them as directed they were crispy and brown on the outside but tough. Any tips would be appreciated. I am struggling and want to get it figured out
Hi Susan! Were you able to follow the instructions in the notes for the boneless thighs? Also what was your internal temperature when they were done?
It turned out fantastic everybody loved it , (good stuff)
Hi Wayne! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Delicious. I didn’t alert the recipe at all…perfect.
Hi Julie! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
I was never a chicken thigh fan until this recipe. I frequently will season four thighs but only two will fit in my air fryer….keep the other two wrapped for another meal in a day or so. This is scrumptious and the skin (which I never eat until this recipe) is crispy; I tell everyone about this! I think the smoked paprika is the key.
Hi Margiemi! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
They came out Great! .My husband doesn’t care for thighs but he enjoyed these. I will always use Ez Recipe.
Hi Patty! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
I used a Cosori basket type AF and followed directions. However when it was time to flip @ 8′ my thighs were almost done. So I flipped, lowered the heat to 380F and cooked for 5 min more. Meat was done, however skin was not at all crispy. That being said the flavor was good; chicken juicy. I will try again with skin removed or on boneless/skinless thighs. I am going to try the spice recipe on wings… I think it will be good ~ the flavor is delish :-)
PS: i wonder if using the “oven” type AF would make for a crisper skin?
Hi Nancy! Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks for the heads up. I used Penzeys ‘Forward!’ but the method was perfect. Crispy skin and juicy meat. Just delicious.
Hi! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
WOW these were good. Loved the seasoning and the skin was super crispy
Hi Jeremy! So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for this kind review!
Received an air fryer for Christmas and was looking for recipes. I was nervous to try this because chicken thighs have never been a favorite of mine and it seemed like an awful lot of paprika. They were absolutely amazing!! We have a 9 yr old and a10 yr old in the household and they loved them too! Will definitely be making them again!
Hi Amy! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
I have tried this recipe twice! There is too much salt!! I even used 1 1/2 tsp salt but still TOO much! Otherwise very good
Hi Kerry! Did you use kosher salt?
Terrible way too much paprika the coating was heavy and black. The chicken though was juicy and tender would not recommend this recipe at all.
I’m sorry to hear that it wasn’t to your taste Debra. The recipe has worked well for myself (and others) but I know how frustrating it can be to try a new recipe and not have it work out, so I really wish you would’ve enjoyed it!
Made this for dinner last night. Perfect!! The spice blend was perfect and they were so full of flavor. Thanks for sharing!!
Hi Linda! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Delicious!!! I am going to use this recipe for the four large quartered chicken legs I have. I hope the legs turn out as delicious as the thighs. I am also keeping the seasoning mixture in a jar to have on hand at all times. Great recipe!!! Thank you.
Hi Ed209! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review! Hope the quartered chicken legs turned out for you!
I was given an air fryer for Christmas and am still in the learning stage. I love to cook, but it is just two of us at home now and I find this device is perfect for small meals. LOVE this recipe. I have a source for really good free range chicken and buy small package of 4 thighs at a time. I used this recipe but I will admit I did add a small dash of chipotle chili powder. It amped up the smoky flavor and gave a hint of heat. My husband loved it, I loved it. I promise this will be in our regular rotation! I usually pan roast thighs in my cast iron and could not imagine anything being better—this was!! Thanks.
Hi LaQuita! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
We made these last night and found them very tasty, however I did not have smoked paprika. They might have been been to spicy if I had had some. Otherwise they were juicy and crispy. I believe coating them with the olive oil was the secret to the crispness.
Hi Jean! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
OMG! This chicken was THE best! Fried chicken is my favorite food of all time. I don’t like excessive breading or crunchiness that hurts the roof of your mouth. I have always made fried chicken fried in oil. This chicken was as good or better than my traditional fried chicken.
The only thing I added was 2 TBSP of flour into the spice mixture. The skin was perfectly crisp and the meat was moist and juicy. I have denied myself home cooked fried chicken because of the frying in oil. Not anymore. This will be my “go to” fried chicken from now on!!
Hi Joan! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
I made these last night and paired them with Instant Pot mushroom risotto and steamed broccoli. They were so juicy and delicious! I will reheat two thighs in the air fryer tonight and pair them with the Butternut squash Mac and cheese. I’m loving this week’s meal plan!
Hi Roberta! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
I don’t know what I did wrong but it’s been 30 minutes and they are just hitting 150 and the skin is lightly crisp. It’s a new air fryer, I wonder if that’s the problem?
I’m sure it will taste good if it ever gets done.
I’m sorry to hear you are having trouble with the recipe Cyndi. It’s hard for me to know what went wrong without being in the kitchen with you. The size of your chicken could cause it to take longer to cook. It could be that your air fryer requires you to cook recipes longer but not sure.
I have a front door air fryer and it smoked bad and filled my kitchen full. Also I had no smoked paprika so I used liquid smoke. Make sure you put water in the bottom tray of your air fryer to eliminate smoke.
Oh no Lisa! This recipe doesn’t call for liquid smoke and I would never of recommend that as a substitute for smoked paprika. Smoked paprika is a powder and can’t be substituted with a liquid!!
If I wanted to make a larger batch in the oven, what temp and time would you recommend? Convection?
Hi Adina! I’ve only tested this recipe in my air fryer so I don’t have specific instructions on how to do it in the oven in a large batch. You should be able to use the same instructions as far as temp and time. If you decide to experiment, let me know how it goes!
We’re an Indian and Arab combo in my family and used to eating spicy food, so I was worried this spice rub would be a bit bland but no! It’s so simple but results in a super delicious tender chicken meal. I do add 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper and reduce the smoked paprika by a 1/2 tsp. Also I use 1 tbsp of olive oil and 1 of vegetable oil.
So happy to hear! Thank you Salma!
I added Dan-O’s seasoning also. Delicious!
Hi Loree! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
I did the boneless thighs which came out great. My only complaint is it was too salty. Next time I will cut the salt in half or less than.
Hi Michelle! Just want to double check you used kosher salt? Glad they came out great for you!
Excellent thank you for sharing!
Hi Aaron! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Good recipe I would say skip the salt way too much salt.
Hi Barbara! Did you use kosher salt in this recipe, that will make a difference? Thanks!
Absolutely fantastic!! Cooked them tonight according to the recipe, with the exception of 1/2 the kosher salt, my taste is very sensitive to salt, these were perfect! My husband praised them and my mother in law who never, I mean NEVER eats the skin, ate it up! Skin was perfectly crispy and seasoned just right! Great recipe, thanks for sharing!
Hi Rhonda! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Thank you for this recipe — the rub is so easy and delicious! It will be my go-to from now on. I like the addition of lemon, and used a tsp of True Lemon instead of zest. I’m going to try the rub on salmon and pork chops.
I saw comments about the thighs reaching 180° or higher. I use a method from America’s Test Kitchen that seems counter-intuitive but really works. Cook the thighs at 350° until they reach an internal temp of 190-195°. The connective tissue melts into gelatin and makes the thighs super juicy and tender. (The 350° temp gives the tissue more time to break down.) I cooked 2 thighs for 22 min in a preheated air fryer. Perfectly juicy and crispy! Next time, though, I’ll use your cooking temp and time and compare the 2 methods.
Hi Marion! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
I didn’t have smoked paprika but it was still delicious.
Hi Lynsey! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
I was looking for yet another recipe for chicken thighs; this one was simple and I had all the ingredients on hand. Marinated for 30-45 minutes. Cooked 4 in the air fryer and rest on the grill because I was in a hurry. My family said these were the best chicken thighs I’d ever made! Thank you for another yummy recipe.
Hi Sandra! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
I’ve made this several times and it comes out perfect every time!
Hi Emma! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Very good! Making again for the second time. 😊
Hi Ann! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
We loved this! The flavor was great and they were so moist. So quick and easy too.
Hi Pam! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Delicious – love grilled thighs but during the summer its much too hot to be outside…. Found this delicious and simple air frier recipe and it was spot on! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Laura! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Too salty
I’m sorry to hear the recipe wasn’t to your taste, Michele. I know it’s disappointing to try a new recipe and not enjoy it. I (and many other readers) have enjoyed it, so I really wish they would’ve been a hit for you too! Please make sure kosher salt is being used. Any other salt will result in the dish tasting saltier than intended. If kosher salt was used, you can definitely adjust it according to your taste.
How long you preheat air fryer
Hi Taylor! This will depend on the size of air fryer you are using. Your manual should say if it needs to be preheated and for how long. Enjoy!
What is the setting on the air fryer? Bake or air fryer?
Hi Belinda! This is an air fryer recipe so you’ll be using the air fryer setting. Enjoy!
I absolutely love these Chicken Thighs, I am making them again right now, so quick and easy and so delicious
Hi Sherry! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Delicious! My husband is quite picky about his fried chicken and how it’s prepared. He specifically said how good this recipe was and how much he enjoyed the chicken. It was crispy and still maintained its juiciness. The coating was just right. I used bread crumbs and the seasonings. Very yummy! Thank you!
Hi Diana! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Just made this a couple of days ago. I gave it a touch of black pepper and added an extra half more amount of the spices. Since I had 6 thighs. This was very good and I will definitely be making it again. Thank you for sharing.
I made this and it was a hit with my family. Made a few adjustment in the recipe, I reduced the salt and paprika. The chicken was juicy and perfectly cooked. I was very impressed with this recipe and would definitely make it again! It was simple and delicious.
Hey! I love this recipe. I made it at home but I used chicken drumstick. I cook it for about 20mins. The chicken was so juicy.
Hi Jessie! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review and feedback on using drumsticks!
Wonderful recipe! I tried it at home but I reduced the paprika a bit. The chicken was so juicy and moist. My son loves it so much.
Hi Stacey! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
I couldn’t believe how juicy and tender these chicken thighs were in the air fryer. I’m not a fan of paprika so I lessen the amount in my version. Love it!
Hi Donnerie! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
This recipe is phenomenal! First time making bone-in chicken thighs in the air fryer and I’ve told my family and friends that they turned out better than any other chicken I’ve had…at home or in a restaurant! I also really appreciate that you provide storage and reheating instructions, as well as providing alternative cooking methods for boneless chicken. I’ll be making these frequently. TY!!!
The air fryer’s even cooking made every piece of chicken in this recipe turn out consistently fantastic. I love the simple seasonings plus the fact that it’s also quick to prepare.
I was a little nervous the first time I cooked chicken in my air fryer, but it turned out delicious. The spices worked perfectly together, and I’m definitely keeping this recipe. It’s the best chicken I’ve ever made!
Loved this recipe! Used it to meal prep my chicken thighs for the week and it worked great!
Hi Alanis! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Oh my gosh these were delicious!!! Mine took a few more minutes, but they were juicy with crispy skin. And the spice blend is terrific! Thank you for such a great recipe.
Hy Chyntia! So glad you enjoy it! Thank you!
The first thing I made in my new airfryer was this chicken thighs. As I live alone, I only cooked two, and they were delicious and so easy to make.
Great to hear! Thank you Stacey!
Perfect
Thank you B!
Is the cook time for boneless thighs really only 6-8 minutes? I followed your recipe but for boneless and the chicken came out uncooked.
I’m sorry to hear that Bailey, that is the correct temperature. What was the internal temperature at the 8 minute mark? And again after it rested? If it is not at 155F you would need to cook for a few extra minutes. Hope this helps!
We had this tonight and it was tremendous! It was so easy to make and it was delicious. So little work to get such a great meal.
So happy to hear! Thank you Maxine!
Fantastic flavor! But my 4 pcs of bone-in chicken thighs took at least 26 minutes in the air fryer at 400 degrees to be fully cooked. Will definitely do it again!
So glad you enjoyed it Jessa!
Absolutely loved this recipe! I tried it with boneless thighs too, and the juiciness from the air fryer was incredible. Thanks for the tip!
Yay! Thank you Reign!
I am using an air fryer for the first time and I like my chicken to be very well done (I’m a picky eater when it comes to meats they have to be very done) what do you recommend for this as far as time and temp goes? Thank you for your time
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Hi Michelle, times and temperature are all in the recipe card. You’ll have to play around with it to figure out if you need to add more times to fit your needs. Enjoy!
I had boneless thighs ready to cook but no idea what to do. This recipe was perfect. It ended up great and a quick recipe.
So great to hear Lucia, thanks for sharing!
The chicken turned out very good! Very flavorful! Simple & the spices had the house smelling good. Perfect match with rice and some side veggies.
So glad to hear it Samantha!!
Excellent! My first try with an air fryer, and it was a total success. Served it with asparagus and quinoa for a complete meal.
Thanks great to hear Dianna, thanks for sharing!
This was the easiest way for me to do a batch of chicken thighs! They turned out really well! I’m going to use them to top off a rice dish so the spices will be a perfect complement!
So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review, Alison!
Awesome taste! Perfectly crispy on the outside & tender & juicy on the inside. This is now my go-to recipe for chicken thighs. So easy & quick! My family loves it.
So juicy and simple to make!
The best, thanks Betty!
Really crispy and flavorful. I loved the hint of paprika. Very easy to make and will definitely make them again.
We had this tonight and it was tremendous! It was quick and easy to prepare. The chicken came out crispy and moist. Mine cooked for about 25 mins. So little work to get such a great meal.
Yay! Thank you Judith!
Much too salty
I’m sorry to hear that James. Just confirming that kosher salt was used? Any other kind of salt could leave it tasting saltier than intended.
This has got to be the best chicken I have ever made. My family and extended family could not stop talking about it. Wow. Just wow!! Making it again tonight!
Yay! Thank you Amanda!
Exceptional good and crispy! Very easy to prepare. There is nothing like chicken thighs cooked in an air fryer.
Thank you Michael!
These are on rotation at our house! So flavorful and easy!!
Yay! Great to hear, thank you Kristin!
I air fry chicken thighs to 185 degrees, internal temp. The extra internal temp makes them very Chrispy on the outside and very tender, moisture and juicy on the inside. Give it a try.. love he seasoning.
Glad you enjoyed the seasoning, Steve.
Made it and loved it. Will make it again for sure.
So glad you enjoyed it, Judy!
I used bone-in chicken breasts and cooked them 26 min at 400 degrees in the air fryer. I also added a bit of lemon juice and zest. They turned out great – crispy and juicy.
Great to hear, thank you Julie!
Third time making this recipe, but I added Parmesan cheese to it. To add a little twist.
Great idea! Thanks Susan!
Quick, easy and tasted magnificent. Have already added to my favorites! Thank you
So glad you enjoyed it Lee!
I just made this recipe with chicken thighs. It tastes amazing!
I would next time reduce the salt.
I will definitely be making again.
I’m also sharing with my daughter.
Great to hear, Diane! Just a little tip, make sure to use kosher salt if you didn’t, any other salt will give it a saltier flavor than intended.
Amazing recipe! Absolutely loved it! Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe.
Great to hear, thank you Neeti!
Super tasty, but the skin stuck to the pan. Was it too wet?
Glad you enjoyed it, Sue! It sounds like you would need to spray your pan if it sticks. I do not have this problem, but all pans are different.
Such a great recipe! Easy and delicious! I usually use boneless chicken thighs and cook them for 13min total. I’ve already made several times and it’s a hit each time!
Thank you Sarah!
This was a winner as is all your recipes. Our air firer only took 10 minutes to get to 165. It was a Ninja but like ovens, no two are the same
Thank you Timothy!
This was really pretty easy and so good! What flavor. Family actually told me to ‘put a heart’ on this recipe. Yummmmm!
Thank you so much, Tracy!
We have made many of the recipes from here in the past (one of my go to’s ;) ) but the first time I’ve posted. All have been wonderful, but when even I …someone who does not care for chicken skin (made recipe as is + 1/4 tsp chipotle chili pwd)… ate all of it i felt I had to post. THANK YOU! We are now trying to figure out how to not make it every night LOL!
So glad to hear you enjoyed it, Ingrid! Thank you!
My go to air fryer thighs once a week. Perfection every time
Thank you !
Yay! Thank you Coleen!
Love this recipe , the chicken turned out crispy on the outside and moist and delicious . 💕thanks for sharing
Thank you Vanessa! Glad you enjoyed it!
In the Notes for boneless thighs, what do you mean about adding the thighs “smooth side” down for cooking? Does this mean skin side up in other words? TIA!
Hi Anne, it’s normally the side with the skin. Hope this helps!
Crispy, juicy, well seasoned, easy, delicious!
Thank you Ross!
I just made bone in chicken thighs, they were awesome. I added the 2 teaspoons of curry powder to the mixture. They turned out so good. Will definitely make again. This was the perfect amount of spice, my husband loved it.
Great to hear, thank you Sue!
Perfect thighs! Tasty and tender. Much better using the skin-on, bone-in type.
So glad to hear you enjoyed it, Joan! Thank you!
This is an absolutely fabulous, no-fail, no-sweat recipe. Every crumb has been licked up every time I have made it. I love the variations.
Love to hear that, thank you Smita!
Such a simple and easy spice blend that yields the most moist and delicious air fryer chicken. I’m not normally a fan of chicken thighs but I seriously eat these often. I highly recommend !
Thank you so much, Deb!
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Thanks!
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Glad to hear! Thank you Patty!
This was so great thank you. My air fryer can cook 4 thighs at a time but I would love to double this for Christmas dinner. Would you have any tips for storing the first batch while the second cooks? I don’t want to dry the out.
Thanks.
Thank you Brian, I would just keep them covered with foil in a warm oven. (not necessarily it being on the warm setting, maybe just have the oven light on). Hope this helps!
My husband does not like chicken thighs. I made this anyway and his first words were “ummm- this is really good chicken!” I agree and it is so easy! Thank you!
Best praise, thanks Julie!
Really good tasty crispy and juicy
Too salty though.
Hi Deb, glad the texture came out great for you. For the salt, did you use kosher salt?
I have made this recipe many times and it is a favorite of my husband of 59+ years. Tonight since I was making a fresh vegetable side along with mashed potatoes I decided to take the drippings in my air fryer to make a gravy for the potatoes. Healthy…no way. Good…yes, but spicy which is okay with us. I just made a roux and added milk. The whole meal turned out fantastic!
So happy to hear, thank you so much Nancy!
The instructions for the boneless skinless are way off. Still raw at 6-8 mins. Took over 20 mins.
I’m sorry to hear you had an issue, M. What was the internal temperature of the chicken at 8 minutes?
Super yummy and easy! Very crispy skin. Cut the salt in half because we are watching salt intake. Otherwise made as written. Will be in the rotation even after winter when we can use enjoyable use the outdoor grill!
So glad you enjoyed it, Jennifer! Looks great!
I followed this recipe to the tee last night using boneless chicken thighs. The cook time was about 12 minutes total (I did 6 minutes per side) and the meat was perfect…. HOWEVER, they were so salty we could hardly eat them. We were so bummed! I don’t think I made a mistake with my measuring. Anyway, because everything else seemed perfect I can’t wait to try again but with half the salt! :)
I’m so sorry to hear that, Traci. Just checking, did you use kosher salt?
Yes I did use kosher salt.. trying again this evening with less salt. Will let you know how it goes!
Thank you!
Prepared exactly per recipe. Used coarse kosher salt, but found it too salty for us. Will absolutely make this again, but will reduce salt by 50% and will cook longer. Bone-in thighs with skin not cooked through with instant read internal temp of 150-160 F. But chicken had great flavor and was juicy and easy to make. Just needs a bit more tweaking for us. Thank, Erin!
Thanks Diana!
Delicious
Thanks Gretchen!
Really tasty and quick to make. Thanks, Erin.
I made as recommended but halved the salt as we don’t use much and adapted the time to my air fryer which only manages 390°F. Next time I need to get the skin really dry as they weren’t quite as crispy as I’d expected.
Glad to hear. you enjoyed it, Kasia! Thank you!