Description
The best recipe for boneless chicken thighs made in the air fryer. Perfect week night dinner!
Ingredients
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- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Cooking spray or oil (optional)
- Squeeze of fresh lime (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Make the dry rub by combining garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Step 2: Prep chicken thighs by removing any large pieces of fat. If you bought the meat with the skin on, you can remove it or leave it on.
- Step 3: If desired, spray chicken with some cooking spray or use a little bit of oil. Rub spice mixture all over the chicken pieces. Be sure the spice rub is evenly spread over the chicken on both sides.
- Step 4: Place chicken thighs in the air fryer basket with the smooth side down.
- Step 5: Air fry at 380 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the meat. You can flip the meat over at the halfway point, but it’s not necessary.
Notes
Pre-heating the air fryer is optional. Ensure meat reaches a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees F using a meat thermometer. Place chicken in a single layer with space between them for even air circulation. Adding cayenne pepper to the rub can provide a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 202 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 151 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.03 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 162 mg
Keywords: air fryer, chicken thighs, spice mix, low carb