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Ingredients
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- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- Mix paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar in a bowl.
- Add olive oil to the spice mixture and stir to create a paste.
- Coat chicken thighs with the spice paste and let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Place marinated chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check internal temperature to reach 175°F to 185°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Preheating the air fryer ensures the best crispiness.
Marinate the chicken longer than 15 minutes for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: 110