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Super crispy and flavourful Air Fryer Chicken Thighs recipe with Avocado Sauce. It is truly one of the best chicken dishes ever. Only less than 30 minutes and you have an amazing healthy and easy dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 chicken thighs 1x
- Category: mains
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: american
Ingredients
Scale
6 boneless chicken thighs
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
Avocado Sauce:
1 cup cilantro
1 cup sour cream
1/2 avocado
1 serrano pepper
1 garlic clove
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken Thighs:
- Using a large bowl, start by patting the boneless chicken juicy thighs dry with paper towel. Dry chicken promotes a crispier skin.
- In a small bowl, combine baking powder, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lemon pepper. Mix well.
- Rub the chicken thighs with avocado oil, ensuring an even coating.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken, making sure each thigh is well coated.
Air fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs SKIN SIDE DOWN in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between them.
- Cook for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of the chicken of 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden and crispy (crispy skin).
Whip Up the Avocado Sauce:
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the avocado sauce. In a blender, combine cilantro, sour cream, avocado, serrano pepper, garlic clove, lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust with your favorite seasoning to taste.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the chicken thighs are crispy and golden, remove them from the air fryer.
- Plate the chicken thighs and drizzle or dip the zesty avocado sauce generously over the top.
Notes
Do not crowd the air fryer:
- To guarantee even cooking and optimal crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Give each chicken thigh enough space to allow the hot air to circulate.
Double Up on the Sauce:
- The avocado sauce is the star of this dish, so don't hesitate to make extra. It's versatile and can be used as a dip for veggies, a topping for other proteins, or even as a salad dressing. Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.