Air fryer chicken thighs
- Published: 23 May 24
- Updated: 17 Oct 24
These simple air fryer chicken thighs are the best we’ve made, thanks to a little science and a light coating of flour – spiced for extra flavour. Chicken and the air fryer are best friends for a reason – the gadget is perfect for cooking the meat fast enough so it turns crisp and golden without drying out. We’ve kept it simple with paprika, garlic and pepper, but add whatever spices you fancy.
Have you tried our air fryer roast chicken, or air fryer chicken wings?
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Serves 2 -
Hands-on time 5 min, air frying time 22-27 min
Before you start
Preheat your air fryer to make sure it’s nice and hot before you add anything.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 598kcals
- Fat
- 34g (8.1g saturated)
- Protein
- 42g
- Carbohydrates
- 29g (no sugars)
- Fibre
- 1.6g
- Salt
- 0.4g
delicious. tips
Our top tips for the perfect air fryer chicken thighs:
1. A quick dredge in spiced flour adds flavour, a bronzed colour and a subtle crispness. The baking powder helps to kickstart the crisping process by breaking down the proteins in the chicken.
2. Always try to add your chicken thighs to the air fryer in a single layer with a little space around each, so the hot air can reach every bit.
3. Starting skin-side down then turning gives the skin plenty of time to first render its fat first, then crisp up after the flip.