Air Fryer Bone-In Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer bone-in chicken thighs have the most tender meat and ultra crispy skin, with hardly any hands-on effort at all!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Servings: servings

Calories: 268kcal

Mix the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and thyme together in a small dish.
Take a few napkins or paper towels and pat each chicken thigh dry on all sides. Drizzle the chicken with the oil, then sprinkle with the seasoning, turning the chicken thighs until they’re coated on all sides.
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (194°C).
Once it’s preheated, spray the air fryer basket with a little oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.
Carefully set the pieces of chicken into the air fryer skin side up, with a little room between each piece.
Close the air fryer and cook the chicken for 18-20 minutes.
Close to the end of cook time, open the air fryer basket and use a meat thermometer to check if the internal temperature of the meat has reached 165°F (74°C).
Once the chicken is done, carefully remove the chicken and set it on a plate to serve.

Use long, plastic-tipped tongs (to prevent burning your wrists or scratching the basket) to move food in and out of the air fryer.
Leave room between each chicken thigh in the air fryer. This will allow the air to flow and cook the chicken evenly.
For boneless chicken thighs: Adjust cooking time to 12-14 minutes.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C), per USDA by inserting the thermometer into the deepest part of the meat, without touching the bone.
To prepare the chicken in advance, rub the chicken with oil and seasonings. Cover it tightly and store in the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook, up to 18 hours in advance.