Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 4–6 thighs)
Marinade and Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure the skin crisps up nicely. Place the chicken thighs in a bowl.
- Marinate: Add the soy sauce and olive oil to the chicken thighs and toss well to coat each piece thoroughly.
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle this seasoning mix evenly over the chicken thighs, rubbing it into both sides.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set the air fryer to 380°F and preheat for about 3 minutes to ensure an even cooking temperature.
- Air fry the chicken: Place the chicken thighs skin side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Flip and finish cooking: Flip the chicken thighs so the skin side is up. Continue cooking for an additional 6 to 10 minutes until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest and serve: Remove the chicken from the air fryer and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving, so the juices redistribute, resulting in tender, juicy meat.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry is key for crispy skin.
- Internal temperature should reach 165°F to ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model and chicken thigh size.
- Italian seasoning is optional but adds nice herbaceous flavor.
- Letting the chicken rest after cooking helps keep it juicy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
