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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Perfectly Seasoned!)

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

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These air fryer chicken thighs are cooked to juicy perfection with bold seasoning and a browned crust: all in 15 minutes! It’s the weeknight dinner you’ll keep coming back to.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large boneless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), skin optional, excess fat removed
  • 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken thighs with the kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, curry powder, and olive oil. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
  3. Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. It’s okay if they’re snug. (For this quantity, you’ll want an air fryer that’s at least 6.5 QT capacity.)
  4. Cook for 13 to 15 minutes, until the chicken is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads at least 170°F. (If you want less blackening you can flip halfway through, but I like it blackened.)
  5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing, if desired.