Crispy Chicken Thighs (Air Fryer Recipe)
These crispy chicken thighs are an easy air fryer recipe that delivers big results with minimal effort. Only 4 ingredients and a few minutes and dinner is done!
Winner, winner air fryer chicken dinner!
These crispy chicken thighs in the air fryer are the best.
They are juicy and tender with delightfully crunchy skin.
And they are super easy to make and so versatile since you get to choose your seasonings.
That means a dinner everyone will love is on your table before you know it with you barely doing anything!
You might have just found your new favorite go to chicken recipe- I know I have!
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs– Bone in, skin on chicken thighs.
- Seasonings– Any seasoning of your choice. We like barbecue rub but you could use whatever you like.
- Worcestershire sauce
- Olive oil– Extra virgin
How to Make
These air fryer crispy chicken thighs are so easy!
Just pat the chicken dry on all sides with a paper towel.
Then put the chicken in a large ziplocking bag along with the Worcestershire sauce and olive oil.
Seal the bag and squish the olive oil and Worcestershire sauce around on the chicken until it is evenly coated.
Use tongs to transfer the chicken thighs to the basket of your air fryer, putting the skin side down.
Sprinkle the seasoning all over your chicken.
Air fry the chicken thighs at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
Then flip the thighs over and season with the remaining seasoning.
Air fry the chicken thighs for another 12 to 15 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
The seasoning you choose for these crispy chicken thighs will help decide what sides to serve with them.
No matter what the seasoning you can’t go wrong with a side of rice and a green salad.
Other good choices include:
- mashed potatoes
- baked potatoes
- potato salad
- roasted vegetables
- macaroni salad
Storing Leftovers
Store leftover chicken thighs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat the leftovers in the air fryer until warmed through.
What seasoning pairs well with chicken thighs?
We use barbecue seasoning, but other delicious seasoning ideas for chicken thighs include:
- poultry seasoning blend
- dry ranch seasoning
- Old Bay
- Cajun seasoning
- lemon pepper
- Italian seasoning blend
You could even experiment with jerk seasoning or a chile lime seasoning depending on what flavors you want.
Tips and Tricks
- Make sure to pat the chicken dry with paper towels. This step is crucial for getting the crispiest skin.
- While you must pat the chicken dry, you do NOT need to wash the chicken beforehand. In fact, it’s not a great idea to wash poultry in general because washing it spreads all kinds of bacteria around your kitchen. Just make sure to cook your chicken all the way through and you will kill all the bacteria on it without spreading it through the kitchen.
- Chicken thighs are done at 165 degrees. Check them for doneness by inserting a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the chicken.
Other Easy Air Fryer Chicken Recipes
Air fryer crispy chicken thighs are a delicious, quick main dish you can customize to suit everyone’s tastes!
Make them and enjoy!
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Crispy Chicken Thighs (Air Fryer Recipe)
Ingredients
- 4 bone in, skin on chicken thighs roughly 2 lbs
- 2 tbsp seasonings of your choice can also use barbecue rub
- 1/8 cup worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Using paper towels, pat the chicken dry on all sides then add the chicken to a large ziplocking bag.4 bone in, skin on chicken thighs
- Add the worcestershire sauce and olive oil to the bag. Seal the bag and then squeeze or shake until the chicken's been evenly coated.1/8 cup worcestershire sauce, 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Using tongs transfer the chicken thighs to the basket of your air fryer, skin side down. Whisk all of the seasonings together evenly, then sprinkle half evenly out over the chicken.2 tbsp seasonings of your choice
- Cook at 375° for 12-15 minutes. Carefully flip the thighs over and then sprinkle the remaining seasoning blend evenly out overtop.
- Continue cooking at 375° for another 12-15 minutes until cooked to temperature.
- Serve the chicken warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to pat the chicken dry with paper towels. This step is crucial for getting the crispiest skin.
- While you must pat the chicken dry, you do NOT need to wash the chicken beforehand. In fact, it's not a great idea to wash poultry in general because washing it spreads all kinds of bacteria around your kitchen. Just make sure to cook your chicken all the way through and you will kill all the bacteria on it without spreading it through the kitchen.
- Chicken thighs are done at 165 degrees. Check them for doneness by inserting a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the chicken.
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