Quick 25-Min Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Name: Quick 25-Min Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large chicken thighs skin-on fillets; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt

4 steps

Prep:5minCook:12min

Struggling with dinner prep? These air fryer chicken thighs offer a quick fix for busy nights. Perfect for a chicken dinner in the USA, this easy air fryer recipe minimizes both time and cleanup. Ready to revamp your dinner routine effortlessly? This foolproof meal fits perfectly into hectic schedules. Explore the recipe today!

Updated at: Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:39:47 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories196.8 kcal (10%)

Total Fat11.6 g (17%)

Carbs0.5 g (0%)

Sugars0 g (0%)

Protein21.4 g (43%)

Sodium393.8 mg (20%)

Fiber0.1 g (0%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

4chicken thighs fillets

large, skin-on

2 tablespoonsolive oil

½ teaspoonsmoked paprika

½ teaspoonitalian seasoning

½ teaspoongarlic powder

½ teaspoonpepper

½ teaspoonsalt

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the air fryer to 190C/375F.

Step 2

In a bowl, add the chicken and oil and mix together. Add the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and garlic powder and mix well.

Step 3

Place chicken, skin side up, in an air fryer basket. Cook for 12 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F. Be sure to flip halfway through.

Step 4

Remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer and let them sit for five minutes before serving.