Description
These crispy chicken thighs couldn’t be any easier. The air fryer does all the work in this recipe to create juicy, healthy chicken with a crackling crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- 2.5 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, zested
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- dried oregano, to taste
- paprika, to taste
- onion powder, to taste
- fresh parsley, optional
- fresh lemon juice, optional
Instructions
- Step: Place the chicken in a bowl and add the olive oil and lemon zest.
- Step: Season to taste with salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, and onion powder.
- Step: Using clean hands or tongs, mix to distribute the spices. You can marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for a few hours or up to overnight, or cook it right away.
- Step: Cook the chicken in a 360F (182°C) air fryer until crispy, about 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Step: If you don’t have an air fryer, bake on a parchment paper- or baking mat-lined baking sheet in an oven preheated to 400F (200C).
- Step: Garnish with parsley and fresh lemon juice, if desired, and enjoy.
Notes
You can marinate the chicken for a few hours or up to overnight. If using bone-in chicken thighs, the cooking time will increase. You can also add spices like garlic powder, smoked paprika, or chili flakes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: PT5M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 388 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 252 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 55 g
- Cholesterol: 268 mg
Keywords: air fryer, chicken thighs, easy dinner, crispy chicken