Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, preferably low sodium
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
Equipment
- GoWISE USA 1700-Watt 5.8-QT 8-in-1 Digital Air Fryer
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pat dry chicken thighs with paper towel. Rub olive oil over the chicken thighs and massage the Cajun seasoning over the chicken thighs.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Place chicken thighs in the air fryer basket skin-side down. Close the air fryer and air fry for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- After 25 minutes, brush BBQ sauce over the chicken. Air fry for an additional 3 minutes.
- After 28 minutes of total cooking time. check that juices run clear. Use an instant read meat thermometer to check the internal temperature is at 165 degrees Fahrenheit before removing.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra crispy chicken thighs, mix a teaspoon of baking powder with the seasoning and rub onto the chicken. You can also cook the chicken thighs for a few more minutes to help the skin crisp.
Serving: 1, Calories: 303kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 111mg, Sodium: 180mg, Potassium: 332mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 1832IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 2mg
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