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Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Thighs

Name: Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Thighs
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 600g); 1 tsp olive oil; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic granules; 1/2 tsp salt; Black pepper

Bone in, skin on thighs with smoked paprika and garlic. Crackling skin, juicy inside.

Plate of crispy chicken thighs with salad leaves

32 minServes 2450 kcal per serving

What you need

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 600g)
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic granules
1/2 tsp salt
Black pepper

How to make it

Step 1
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for 3 minutes.
Step 2
Pat the thighs very dry with kitchen paper, then rub with oil, paprika, garlic, salt and pepper.
Step 3
Lay them skin side down in one layer, not touching, and air fry for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Turn skin side up and air fry for 12 to 14 minutes more, until the skin is crisp and the thickest part reads 75°C.
Step 5
Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Per serving, rounded. These are estimates, not a prescription.
Per serving	Amount
Energy	450 kcal
Protein	42 g
Carbohydrate	3 g
Fat	30 g

This recipe fits these eating styles by the numbers and the ingredients: Keto, Low carb, High fat, Paleo-style, Mediterranean, High protein.

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Last updated 24 September 2026