Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Serves 4 in about 33 minutes. Smoked paprika goes in first, and onion powder finishes the pot.

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in chicken thighs* (skin on)
• 4 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)

Method

1. Dry the chicken thighs and trim off any excess skin and fat. keep it nearby (the chicken needs to come up to room temperature).
2. Stir in the oil and spices to a bowl and stir together.
3. Heat the air fryer at 380°F for 5 minutes.
4. While the air fryer is preheating, coat the chicken thighs in the spice/oil mixture on both sides. Then add them to the air fryer basket. Arrange the chicken in a single layer as overcrowding will lead to uneven cooking with some raw spots.
5. Air fry at 380°F for 10 minutes, then flip and air fry for an additional 7-10 minutes.
6. Check the internal temperature with an instant read thermometer. The temperature should read 165°F to be done. Try not to over cook**.
7. Lift out the thighs to a plate to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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