Cooking chicken thighs in the air fryer
it’s a passion and the best thing EVER! The outside of these bone-in legs is crispy, and the inside is very juicy. I hope you can try this recipe!
Things used:
- 4 chicken legs with the skin still on
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 table spoon of garlic powder
- One teaspoon of pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more if you like it salty.
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or more if you like it.
- Dried herbs like thyme or rosemary can be added if you want to add more taste.
How to Do It:
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Get the chicken thighs ready:Use paper towels to dry the chicken legs. This helps the skin get crispy.
Olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and any dried herbs you want to use should all be mixed together in a small bowl. - Cover the chicken thighs:Spread the pepper mix out evenly on the chicken legs as you rub it on.
- Warm up the air fryer: For about three minutes, heat your air fryer up to 360°F (182°C).
- Air-Fry the Chicken legs: Put the chicken legs in the air fryer pan with the skin side down. For 15 minutes, cook at 360°F (182°C).
- When the time is up, turn the chicken legs over. For another 10 to 15 minutes at the same temperature, or until the meat hits 165°F (74°C) inside and the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Take the chicken legs out of the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes. Then serve them.
- Air-fried chicken legs that are crispy and juicy are great with your favorite sides.