Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe

Tired of added fats and artificial liquids? Take the easy way out with this air fryer chicken thighs recipe! It calls for budget-friendly and readily available ingredients only. The result? Incredibly juicy and satisfying chicken thighs with a crispy exterior done in just 40 minutes!

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time40 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer chicken thighs, air fryer chicken thighs recipe, chicken thighs in an air fryer, how to make chicken thighs in an air fryer

Servings: Servings

Calories: 508kcal

Author: Luna Regina

Ingredients

30 oz skin-on bone-in chicken thighs
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt divided
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp onion powder divided
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder divided
1/4 tsp chili powder
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
2 tbsp parsley chopped
2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
10 oz cooked penne equals 4 oz raw
4 oz green peas
0.5 oz red onion

Instructions

Make the spice mix for the chicken: In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp chili powder.
Rub 30 oz chicken thighs with the spice mix evenly. Let them rest for 5 minutes.
Cook the chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer at 360℉ for 15 minutes.
Flip sides and cook for 10 minutes.
Flip sides again (back to skin-side down) and cook for another 10 minutes.
While cooking, make the dressing for the pasta-veggie mix: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir well.
Stir 10 oz penne, 4 oz green peas, and 0.5 oz red onion in the large dressing bowl.
Remove the chicken thighs from the heat. Enjoy with a light pasta salad on the side.

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