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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Bone-in with Crispy Skin

    Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Bone-in with Crispy Skin

    BY: Courtney PUBLISHED: Mar 8, 2022 Leave a Comment UPDATED ON: Mar 8, 2022

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    These Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are bone-in and skin-on! Crispy chicken thighs with a delicious seasoning blend cooked to perfection in the air fryer.

    close up of air fryer chicken thighs

    If you love our air fryer boneless chicken thighs you’re going to love our new air fryer chicken thigh recipe with bone-in and skin-on! The chicken skin is crispy, flavorful, and perfect with your favorite side dishes.

    crispy chicken thighs in air fryer basket with parsley garnish.

    Recipe ingredient notes

    • Bone-in Chicken Thighs – for this recipe we’re using chicken with the bone, but for boneless you can try this air fryer boneless chicken thighs recipe.
    • Seasonings – you can use your favorite seasoning blend, our recipe below, or even try out our chicken seasoning blend.
    • Avocado Oil – this is our preferred oil for air frying.

    Step-by-step instructions

    For the full ingredient amount and full instructions on how to make air fryer chicken thighs with the bone-in see the recipe card below.

    Rub the spice and oil mixture all over the chicken thighs.

    raw chicken thighs in air fryer basket.

    Place the chicken thighs into the air fryer basket and cook the chicken thighs skin down for 15 minutes at 390 degrees F.

    ninja max xl air fryer reading 390 degrees f.
    skin side down parcooked chicken thighs in air fryer basket.

    Flip the chicken thighs skin side up and cook for another 15 minutes at 390 degrees F.

    skin side up parcooked chicken thighs in air fryer basket.
    fully cooked chicken thighs in air fryer basket.

    Ensure the chicken thighs are fully cooked by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest portion without touching the bone. You want it to read at least 165 degrees F. I aim for 185 so I’ll tend to cook it a bit longer as “overcooked” chicken thighs taste better.

    hand holding meat thermometer into thickest part of chicken thigh in air fryer basket.

    Serve as desired.

    fully cooked chicken thighs from air fryer on a white plate.

    Recipe tips and variations

    • Always cook chicken to at least 165 degrees.
    • If you want to make this recipe using boneless chicken thighs you’ll need to alter the time. We suggest trying our air fryer boneless chicken thighs.
    • You can use any seasonings you like, just be careful with sauces. We recommend using those the last 5 minutes of cooking if so.
    • Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties so I like using it, but it can stain.

    Storage and reheating tips

    • Refrigerate: Store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-4 days.
    • Reheat: To reheat you can use your oven or air fryer at 375 degrees F for about 15 minutes, oven at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or microwave for 3 minutes.
    close up of air fryer chicken thighs in basket.

    How to serve

    We love serving air fryer chicken thighs with red skin mashed potatoes, potato salad, tri-color pasta salad, asparagus, or even with a good old air fryer baked potato.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I get the skin extra crispy?

    For extra crispy skin, we recommend cooking for another 2-3 minutes at 400 degrees F.

    Can I make these in advance?

    Yes, you can! They’re perfect for meal prep or you can even prep the chicken and marinated it the night before cooking. Just refrigerate it as it marinates and try to cook within 12 hours for the best results, no longer than 24 hours as the chicken can break down.

    What air fryer did you use for this recipe?

    For this air fryer whole chicken recipe we used the Ninja Max XL Air Fryer.

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    Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Bone-in with Crispy Skin

    These Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are bone-in and skin-on! Crispy chicken thighs with a delicious seasoning blend cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: air fryer chicken thighs, air fryer chicken thighs bone in, bone in chicken thighs
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 350kcal
    Author: Courtney

    Ingredients

    • 4 bone-in chicken thighs
    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon parsley
    • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
    • 1/4 teaspoon granulated onion
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt more or less to taste
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
    • 1/8 teaspoon cumin

    Instructions

    • Pat the chicken dry with a clean paper towel and set it on a clean plate.
    • In a small bowl combine the seasonings and avocado oil.
    • Rub the spice and oil mixture all over the chicken thighs.
    • Place the chicken thighs into the air fryer basket and cook the chicken thighs skin down for 15 minutes at 390 degrees F.
    • Flip the chicken and cook for another 15 minutes at 390 degrees F or until the chicken temperature reads at least 165 degrees F with a meat thermometer in the thickest portion without touching the bone.
    • Serve as desired.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

    The nutritional information is automatically calculated and can vary based ingredients and products used. If the nutrition numbers are important for you we recommend calculating them yourself.

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