Crispy smoky air-fryer chicken thighs on a beige plate, garnished with parsley

Air Fryer Smoky Chicken Thighs

Crispy smoky air-fryer chicken thighs on a beige plate, garnished with parsley
“The Lord is my strength and my shield. ” – Psalm 28:7

Juicy boneless chicken thighs rubbed with smoked paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, and cumin, then air-fried for deeply seasoned, golden results. Big BBQ flavor with hardly any effort.

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1½ tsp onion powder
  • 1½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp dry mustard powder

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 380°. Brush thighs with olive oil and coat generously with rub.

Place in basket in a single layer. Air fry 12 minutes.

Flip and cook another 6 to 8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition (Per Serving) Calories: 340 | Total Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Carbs: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Fiber: