Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are juicy, flavor-packed bone-in, skin-on thighs rubbed with a simple spice blend and cooked hot and fast until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through. Using the air fryer gives you that roasted, golden finish with very little oil, a short cook time, and easy cleanup, making this a dependable weeknight chicken recipe.
This method follows the same pattern as many bone-in, skin-on air fryer thigh recipes: preheat the air fryer to 400°F, coat the chicken in oil and spices, cook around 20 minutes with a flip in the middle, and check for a safe internal temperature of at least 165°F before serving.
Why you’ll love this recipe
These air fryer chicken thighs rely on common pantry spices—thyme, oregano, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper—to create a deeply seasoned crust without a long marinade. The skin turns crisp while the meat inside stays moist, which is why air fryer versions of bone-in thighs are so popular for quick dinners.
Cooking in the air fryer also uses much less oil than traditional pan-frying and often results in thighs that land in the 250–300 calorie range per serving, depending on size and seasoning, similar to other air-fried chicken thigh nutrition estimates. You can pair them with anything from salads to roasted vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
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