Air fryer chicken thighs

Cooking chicken thighs in an air fryer is a speedy way to achieve succulent meat with a delicious crispy skin. A spicy coating makes the perfect finishing touch

Prep:2 mins
Cook:25 mins

Serves 4
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 88
fat 5g
saturates 1g
carbs 0g
sugars 0g
fibre 0.3g
protein 11g
salt 0.7g

Ingredients

1 tsp paprika
½ tsp mixed herbs
½ tsp garlic granules (optional)
4 chicken thighs, bone in
1 tsp olive oil

Method

Combine the paprika in a bowl with the herbs and garlic granules, if using, together with ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp ground black pepper. Scatter onto a plate. Rub the chicken thighs with the oil, then coat in the spice mix.
Put in the basket of your air fryer and cook, skin-side down, for 10 mins. Turn over and cook for a further 10-15 mins until cooked through and the skin is crispy. To check they are cooked, pierce the thickest part of the thigh with a knife to see if the juices run clear. Remove from the air fryer immediately to stop the skin from softening.

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