Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Meet your latest weeknight dinner. Chicken thighs are soaked in a zesty balsamic marinade to tenderize and add tons of flavor to the meat. They’re then cooked in an air fryer until crispy and golden brown. It’s a super easy recipe and minimal clean up with the help of the air fryer!
Tasty Team
July 29, 2021
77% would make again
Total Time
4 hr 25 min
4 hr 25 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
15 minutes
15 min
Total Time
4 hr 25 min
4 hr 25 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
15 minutes
15 min
Ingredients
for 2 servings
- 4 chicken thighs, large bone-in, skin on
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar (60 mL)
- ½ cup olive oil (60 mL)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
- fresh herb, for garnish, chopped
Nutrition Info
- Calories 886
- Fat 65g
- Carbs 6g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 4g
- Protein 63g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Generously season the chicken thighs with salt on both sides, including under the skin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Let the chicken come to room temperature before cooking.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 3 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with a paper towel. Lightly spray with cooking spray or rub with a bit of olive oil.
- Add the chicken thighs (as many as will fit) to the air fryer, skin-side down, and cook for 5–7 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook 5 –7 minutes more, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Repeat with the remaining chicken thighs, if needed.
- Garnish with herbs of choice and serve.
- Enjoy!
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