Tender and Juicy Air Fryer Chicken: Your New Weeknight Favorite
Discover how to make tender and juicy air fryer chicken that will become your new go-to for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken thighs with the seasoning mix.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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