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    Home » 500+ Keto Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes

    Published: Mar 20, 2020 · by: jenniferbanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

    Air Fryer Chicken Thighs - Super Crispy!

    Pull those bone in, skin on chicken thighs out of the refrigerator and make these air fryer crispy chicken thighs tonight!  In under 30 minutes you will have a delicious family friendly dinner.

    keto chicken thighs in an air fryer

    Related: I get all of my grass fed beef and pasture raised chicken from Butcher Box.  Read my honest review here.

    Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

    This is the perfect way to cook chicken thighs for that extra crispy skin and no need to heat up the oven.

    • Just 5 ingredients - chicken thighs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and onions powder (plus salt and pepper but those don't count!)
    • Cooks quickly thanks to the air fryer - These take about 25 minutes in the air fryer...which is great!
    • No splatter on the stove top!

    Personally, I think the air fryer is the best invention besides a home coffee maker.  I use mine just about everyday!

    I love to make burgers, pork tenderloin, crispy pork chops, and even crispy Brussels sprouts.

    My method for crispy chicken thigh skin

    I start by pre-heating the air fryer before I spray with cooking spray.  I do this only when I want my food to be really crispy.

    I make sure the chicken thighs are patted dry and any excess skin is cut away.

    Then I mix the chicken thighs with all of the seasonings.

    chicken thighs in a zip top bag with seasonings

    Now we can place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket skin side down.

    I do this so the skin can start to render the fat without browning the skin too much.

    I also do this with my Air fryer whole chicken recipe.

    chicken thighs in the air fryer basket

    My Air fryer has a 6 quart basket so 4 chicken thighs fit perfectly.

    If your air fryer is smaller you would need to cook these in batches.

    After the chicken thighs cook skin side down, we can flip them over and continue to cook them until the skin is nice and crispy and the internal temperature is 165F.

    Making this a complete meal

    I like to serve these air fryer chicken thighs with cauliflower Mac and cheese, keto green beans with bacon, or a broccoli salad.

    chicken thighs in an air fryer basket

    Air Fryer Chicken Thighs - Super Crispy!

    These air fryer chicken thighs are ready in under 30 minutes, perfectly seasoned and perfectly crispy. Everything is better in the air fryer!
    4.75 from 439 votes
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    Course: dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 22 minutes
    Total Time: 27 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 239kcal
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    Ingredients

    • 4 Bone in, skin on chicken thighs, trimed of excess fat and skin
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon Oregano
    • ½ teaspoon Onion powder

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer (Here's the air fryer I like best on Amazon)
    • Meat Thermometer (Click here for the one I like best on Amazon

    Instructions

    • Preheat your air fryer to 380F for 5 minutes. After pre-heating, spray with cooking spray.
    • Add the chicken thighs to a large zip-top bag or a bowl with a lid. Top with the kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano and onion powder. Shake to coat.
    • Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer, skin side down, for 12 minutes.
    • Turn your chicken thighs skin side up and cook for 10 minutes more. If you would like your chicken thighs super crispy. Cook for 4 minutes increments to get your desired crispness.
    • Thighs are done when an internal meat thermometer reads 165F. Serve.
    Servings: 4

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 239kcal | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :gluten free, recipe for chicken thighs in the air fryer

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      Recipe Reviews




    1. Julie says

      January 25, 2023 at 12:31 am

      5 stars
      I’ve made this dish several times & always turns as the recipe says. Super crunchy & tastes amazing! Best of all my family loves it.

      Reply
    2. Jay says

      January 24, 2023 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      I made this today and we loved it. The skin was nice and crunchy yet the inside was tender and moist. Loved it!!!!

      Reply
    3. Sherralee says

      January 18, 2023 at 6:56 pm

      5 stars
      Great flavour and directions 😀 Will definitely make again.

      Reply
    4. Dawn says

      January 17, 2023 at 4:36 pm

      I just purchased an air fryer and after cooking up this recipe for chicken thighs, I asked it "Where have you been all my life?" I absolutely LOVE this recipe, and it will become my go-to.

      Reply
    5. Amanda says

      January 17, 2023 at 4:18 pm

      I feel like I’ve moved up in the world of air frying because my new oven has air frying capabilities. I would guess there would be no change in time cooked or heat settings? Looking forward to trying it!

      Reply
    6. Jessica P says

      January 15, 2023 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      I keep coming back to this recipe. I’m gluten free (not by choice) and this feels so close to fried chicken. It’s juicy and flavorful and CRUNCHY! I do like a little more seasoning than OP but I stick with the same seasonings. If you haven’t done this, do it.

      Reply
    7. Carmen says

      January 14, 2023 at 7:36 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this recipe, absolutely delicious!

      Reply
    8. Kelly says

      January 14, 2023 at 6:22 pm

      5 stars
      My 1st time doing thigh’s in AF. Outstanding!! Made a bit more seasoning mix.
      This will be my only go to from now on

      Reply
    9. Karen says

      January 11, 2023 at 8:36 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic flavor! My adult son took a bite, looked surprised and said, "Oooo! Yummm."

      Reply
    10. Jody says

      January 10, 2023 at 5:58 pm

      5 stars
      Loved them!!! Sooo juicy and delicious. I did double the spice rub.

      Reply
    11. Mel says

      January 08, 2023 at 10:33 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe chicken lovely and crispy

      Reply
    12. Sara says

      January 03, 2023 at 6:47 pm

      Best chicken thigh recipe ever! Only thing I change is adding a few mornin items for cook-time. They’re so good crispy! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    13. Laura Hudelson says

      January 03, 2023 at 6:31 pm

      I read this many times and you do not say what setting to cook them on, Sue fry? Bake? Broil? Which is it??

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 10, 2023 at 12:52 pm

        Air fry

        Reply
    14. Ester H. says

      December 24, 2022 at 6:21 pm

      5 stars
      I just flipped over my chicken thighs for the 10 remaining minutes and I can't wait until I can eat them. They smell delicious. This is my first time cooking chicken thighs in my air fryer. I'm so excited about this recipe. Thanks Jennifer!!

      Reply
    15. Kathy says

      December 24, 2022 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! I left out the garlic powder due to allergies.

      Reply
    16. Melissa Milich says

      December 18, 2022 at 11:23 am

      5 stars
      I have been reading that it's not a good idea to spray cooking spray directly into your air fryer.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 22, 2022 at 1:56 am

        5 stars
        You are correct I just put oil on the chicken then put it in the zip lock with all the seasonings and then put in air fryer and put teaspoons of butter under the skin…. Yummy perfecto🤌🏾

        Reply
      • GGG says

        January 24, 2023 at 6:57 pm

        I use the non-aerosol canola spray and it doesn't harm the non-stick. I made the mistake of using PAM in my previous air fryer and it destroyed the finish.

        Reply
    17. D says

      December 16, 2022 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      I cooked these last week and absolutely LOVED them. They came out so crispy & flavorful. I had to use regular paprika because I didn’t have smoked but I know the smoked would’ve made them even more better. I will definitely use this recipe again. Thank you!

      Reply
    18. Natasha says

      December 12, 2022 at 1:09 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this last night in a hamilton beach toaster oven/air fryer and it was amazing! I've never cooked with smoked paprika and I always hear it in recipes and mean to try it. Finally bit the bullet and glad I did with this recipe sooo good. I also did roasted potatoes in the basket beside kept them separate. Potatoes only take about 10 mins so I put them in after flipping the chicken. Thanks for this! This is definitely going straight into my regular rotation.

      Reply
    19. Lisa says

      December 07, 2022 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      Awesome, comes out perfect.

      Reply
    20. Ken says

      December 04, 2022 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      Just made it and was delicious keb

      Reply
    21. Janice Cappelli says

      December 01, 2022 at 3:46 pm

      5 stars
      The chicken thighs boneless were great thank you for the recipe

      Reply
    22. Elaine Stephenson says

      November 26, 2022 at 7:14 pm

      5 stars
      This is the only way I'll cook chicken thighs now.

      Reply
    23. Patrick D. says

      November 21, 2022 at 6:03 pm

      5 stars
      Simple and quick as can be and really tasty.

      Reply
    24. Kacie says

      November 20, 2022 at 4:22 pm

      5 stars
      Very good! Will use this method often from now on. The thighs were perfect. Thank you!

      Reply
    25. Ymile Thompson says

      November 20, 2022 at 7:46 am

      5 stars
      Quick and easy as promised. Importantly DELICIOUS!

      Reply
    26. Lynn says

      November 19, 2022 at 7:48 pm

      5 stars
      We made this tonight and it was great! This is only the second thing I've tried in our new air fryer (the first was frozen French fries, so not really a recipe.) This chicken came out perfect, crispy outside and juicy inside. The spice mix was tasty too. And it was so simple to make! Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
    27. Emily Newton says

      November 17, 2022 at 3:02 pm

      5 stars
      This is LITERALLY one of our favorite recipes to use. So easy. So fast. The chicken is flavorful and so juicy. My son asks for me to make this as much as possible...and I'll be honest -- he is totally ravenous when it's done and would probably eat them all if I let him. Thank you for putting together such a fast and easy recipe!

      Reply
    28. Sara says

      November 16, 2022 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      This was really tasty! I’ll definitely be making this again. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    29. LVChris says

      November 15, 2022 at 2:51 pm

      5 stars
      The thighs were excellent. And the directions and narration were spot-on. Great job!

      Reply
    30. Laura Beth says

      November 03, 2022 at 4:51 pm

      4 stars
      Easy and delicious. Moist and crisp.

      Reply
    31. Julianna says

      November 02, 2022 at 5:43 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve used a couple of different recipes but I feel like the time and temperature was really good with this recipe! The chicken came out to a crispy perfection! Will be using this recipe weekly!

      Reply
    32. Jam says

      November 02, 2022 at 3:27 pm

      This will be my new go to recipe whenever I have bone in chicken thighs in my fridge! Soo crispy and juicy!

      Reply
    33. Arlene says

      November 01, 2022 at 4:46 pm

      Love this simple recipe! It’s the second time I’ve made it but it doesn’t fail to disappoint. So easy when you don’t have a lot of time to prepare dinner. It’s a keeper!

      Reply
    34. Ann Honeycutt says

      November 01, 2022 at 12:22 am

      5 stars
      It’s delicious!

      Reply
    35. Jan says

      October 29, 2022 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for supper tonight...2 legs and 2 thighs. The chicken was moist and the seasoning was delicious. This recipe is a keeper!
      Note: My chicken was only about 3/4 thawed, so I added 2 minutes to each stage and it was perfect.

      Reply
    36. Heather says

      October 27, 2022 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      This is my favorite chicken thigh recipe. I couldn't even begin to tell you how may times I've made it. I usually forget to take them out of the freezer and this still works great. I add 3 minutes to each round, and finish with the 4 minutes to get the extra crispy skin, and it never disappoints. No matter what seasoning blend I use. Thank you for making weeknight cooking life easy!

      Reply
    37. Rose says

      October 26, 2022 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      OMG what a fabulous tasting moist chicken recipe. I put the seasoning in a ziplock bag with oil and mixed the chicken instead of spraying my basket. Yessss my hubby loved the crispy skin. I don’t eat skin but where there was no skin the spices carmalized on the meat. Oh my thighs must’ve been small because I stopped 4 minutes short. Done to perfection thank you 👍👍

      Reply
      • Patrick D. says

        November 11, 2022 at 4:30 pm

        Good idea about putting the oil and the spices rogether in the bag. I'll try out this recipe in a few minutes. Thanks.

        Reply
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