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!
Here's a very brief overview of what you can expect when you make air fryer chicken thighs: 1. Pat the thighs dry and brush the skins with olive oil. 2. Make the spice blend and sprinkle it all over the thighs. 3. Cook in the preheated air fryer until the skin is brown and the juices run clear.
Fresh or frozen chicken thighs can be cooked in the air fryer. How long to cook chicken thighs in an air fryer? For 6 oz chicken thighs, they will typically take around 12-14 minutes to be completely cooked. Larger or smaller thighs would have different cooking times.
If the internal temperature of the chicken meat reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit, then it is safe and well cooked. When you cook chicken thighs in the air fryer at 400 degrees F, you can expect perfectly cooked chicken thighs that have a crisp, flavorful outside with tender and juicy meat on the inside.