Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp corn starch ($0.06)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika ($0.02)
- ½ tsp garlic powder ($0.01)
- ¼ tsp onion powder ($0.01)
- ¼ tsp dried oregano ($0.01)
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper ($0.02)
- ½ tsp salt ($0.02)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.04)
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on, (about 2.25 lbs.) $7.83 *)
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.04)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the corn starch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
- 3
Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and drizzle the cooking oil over top, then add the corn starch and seasoning mixture. Toss the chicken thighs until they are well coated in oil and spices.
- 4
Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, skin side up, and cook for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken thighs and cook for 8 minutes more.
- 5
Flip one last time so the skin side is up and cook for two minutes. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature has reached 165ºF, and if not, cook for 1-2 minutes longer. Serve the chicken thighs hot with your favorite simple sides!
