Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Garlic & Herbs
Crispy-skinned, juicy chicken thighs seasoned with garlic, paprika, and fresh herbs. Ready in 25 minutes with minimal prep—a weeknight winner.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 8 pieces (about 3 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme or oregano, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels on both sides.
- 2
Mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 3
Rub the mixture evenly all over the chicken thighs, coating skin and undersides.
- 4
Arrange chicken skin-side up in the air fryer basket in a single layer without crowding.
- 5
Air fry at 400°F for 20–22 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest thigh without touching bone—should read 165°F.
- 7
Rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer (6+ quart capacity)
- paper towels
- small mixing bowl
- meat thermometer
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