Description
Succulent Air Fryer Chicken Thighs promise a crispy, golden exterior with juicy, tender meat that melts in your mouth. Perfectly seasoned and quick to prepare, these thighs will elevate your dinner game with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried herbs (herbs de Provence or dried oregano)
Aromatics and Citrus:
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice generously over the chicken thighs, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Create a robust flavor profile by massaging a harmonious blend of seasonings into every crevice of the meat, allowing the spices to penetrate deeply.
- Fire up the air fryer to a searing 400°F, preparing for optimal cooking conditions.
- Carefully arrange the chicken thighs in the basket, positioning them skin-side down to promote even crisping and render excess fat.
- Initiate the first cooking phase for approximately 12 minutes, allowing the skin to develop a rich, golden texture.
- Gently flip the thighs using tongs, revealing the beautifully caramelized surface underneath.
- Complete the cooking process with an additional 12-minute cycle, ensuring the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature and achieves a perfectly crisp exterior.
- Once done, let the chicken rest momentarily to redistribute internal juices and enhance overall succulence.
- Plate immediately alongside your preferred accompaniments, presenting a mouthwatering, expertly prepared dish.
Notes
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption using a meat thermometer to prevent foodborne illnesses.
- Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness and better seasoning adherence.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket by cooking chicken thighs in a single layer, which allows hot air to circulate evenly and creates perfect golden-brown skin.
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- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg