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Crispy and Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe

5 from 5 votes
Say goodbye to boring chicken thigh recipes. This air fryer chicken thigh recipe will blow your mind! It is so tasty and flavorful. This dish is healthy, and the best part is it is all made in the air fryer. You need to make this today.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: air fry
Cuisine: air fry
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs bone-in, skin on
  • 2 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • Roasted Vegetables
  • ½ cup Brussell sprouts
  • ½ cup cauliflower
  • half of red onion
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Preheat Your Air Fryer: 
  2. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for a few minutes.
  3.  
Prepare the Chicken Thighs:
  1. In a bowl, mix the neutral oil, smoked paprika, turmeric, sugar, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
  2. Rub the marinade evenly over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well-coated.
  3.  
Cook the Chicken First:
  1. Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, skin side down.
  2. Air fry at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, then turn. 
Prepare the Roasted Vegetables:
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the neutral oil, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
  2. Toss the Brussell sprouts, cauliflower, and sliced red onion in the spice mixture until they are well-coated.
  3.  
Cook the Chicken and Vegetables:
  1. Turn the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket to skin side up.
  2. Place the seasoned vegetables around the chicken thighs in the basket.
  3. Air fry for 12 minutes until the chicken is crispy and cooked through and the vegetables are crispy and tender.
  4.  
Check for Doneness:
  1. The chicken thighs are done when they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and have a crispy, golden skin.
  2. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

If you don’t have an air fryer roast the chicken thighs with the vegetables for a delicious sheet pan meal. Roast at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway. 
*Internal temp of the chicken should be at 165 degrees.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS: 

  • Pat dry the chicken with paper towels. This will make sure you have crispy skin.  
  • Air fry skin side down first. Flip it halfway to get the top nice and crispy.  
  • Cut the vegetables roughly the same size to get a even cooking.

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