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Close-up of four perfectly cooked Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Extra Juicy, glistening with a rich glaze and sprinkled with herbs.

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Extra Juicy

Learn how to make incredibly juicy chicken thighs in your air fryer with this simple recipe. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 small chicken thighs skin-on fillets See notes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, add the chicken and oil and mix together. Add the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and garlic powder and mix well.
  3. Place chicken, skin side up, in an air fryer basket. Cook for 12 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Flip halfway through.
  4. Remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer and let them sit for five minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, use skin-on chicken thighs. If your thighs are very large, you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly.

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