The BEST Air Fryer Chicken Thighs!
The BEST Air Fryer Chicken Thighs! is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Chef Lola's Kitchen on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 40 min
Cost: $9.36 total, $2.34 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken Thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra virgin)
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 teaspoon Curry Powder (mild)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Bouillon Powder (any chicken bouillon)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
Dry the Chicken
Pat each chicken thigh dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Time: PT2M
Mix the Spice Blend
In a mixing bowl combine red chili flakes, curry powder, ground cumin, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, bouillon powder, salt, and black pepper.
Time: PT3M
Season the Chicken
Drizzle olive oil over the thighs, then rub the spice blend onto each piece using your hands until fully coated.
Time: PT5M
Preheat the Air Fryer
Set the air fryer to 200°C (390°F) and let it preheat for a few minutes.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: 200°C
Arrange in Basket
Place the seasoned thighs in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, leaving space between pieces.
Time: PT2M
First Side Cooking
Cook for 10 minutes at 200°C.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 200°C
Flip and Finish
Flip each thigh and cook another 10 minutes at 200°C until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F) and the skin is crisp.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 200°C
Rest the Chicken
Transfer the thighs to a plate and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Time: PT3M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Fat
- 15g
- Fiber
- 1g
Dietary info: Gluten-Free, High-Protein, Keto-Friendly
Last updated: April 14, 2026



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