Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Perfectly Seasoned!)
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.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dinner, Main Dish
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Mediterranean Diet
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- 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.
- 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.)
- 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.)
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing, if desired. See Notes for serving ideas!
Notes
Serve with tzatziki: Adding Greek tzatziki sauce is my favorite way that I feature in my new cookbook.
Serve in a bowl meal: Pair with grains, a sauce, and some greens for an easy weeknight bowl, like Green Goddess chicken rice bowls, Greek chicken bowls, and farro bowls.
Serve over salads: This chicken is perfect on salads to make a main dish, like chicken Caesar salad or grilled chicken salad.
Serve in tacos: Slice and stuff into chicken tacos with your favorite toppings.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/air-fryer-chicken-thighs/