This air fryer bone in chicken thighs recipe is easy, quick, and ready in 25 minutes making it perfect for weeknight dinner or anytime you need to make a simple chicken dish. These crispy air fryer chicken thighs are well seasoned, juicy, tender, and delicious. Serve with air fryer diced potatoes, vegetables, rice, or any side dish of your choice.Let me show you how to cook bone-in chicken thighs in air fryer in simple steps.
Clean and pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
Add paprika, parsley, garlic powder, onion granules, thyme, black pepper, salt, and olive oil into a small bowl. Mix well till combined.
Apply the seasoning rub all over the chicken thighs covering all sides with the seasoning.
Arrange the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don't overcrowd the basket and don't stack them.
Air fry bone in chicken thighs at a temperature of 200C/400F for 12 minutes. After 12 minutes, use a tong to flip the thighs and continue to air fry at 400F/200C for another 13 minutes or till they are cooked.
Bring the chicken out of the air fryer and serve.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry before seasoning.
After seasoning the chicken thighs, you can let it marinate for 30 minutes or more if you have the time.
Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste.
Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. No stacking! If need be, cook in batches.
There are different types and brands of air fryers with different temperature settings, so cooking time might slightly vary so adjust accordingly.