# Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Thighs

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

32 min. Serves 2. 450 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

Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Thighs

1. **Step 1**: Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for 3 minutes.
2. **Step 2**: Pat the thighs very dry with kitchen paper, then rub with oil, paprika, garlic, salt and pepper.
3. **Step 3**: Lay them skin side down in one layer, not touching, and air fry for 10 minutes.
4. **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.
5. **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: 2026-09-24