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Air Fryer Chicken Recipes in 25 Minutes: Weeknight Winner

This recipe delivers juicy, crispy chicken thighs in just 25 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. It's a simple and efficient way to prepare a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 248
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Thighs
  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  2. Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, ensuring there is space between them for even cooking.
  4. Put the basket into the air fryer and close it. Start the air fryer and cook for 18-22 minutes.
  5. Flip the chicken thighs halfway through cooking, around the 10-minute mark, and cook for an additional 8 minutes.
  6. Use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcalProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 377mgPotassium: 231mgVitamin A: 90IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Cooking time can vary based on the thickness and size of your chicken thighs. For the best results, leave plenty of space between the thighs in the air fryer basket to allow for even and faster cooking.

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