Chicken thighs in the air fryer are the perfect combination of taste and lightness. Thanks to the hot air cooking, you get a golden and irresistibly crispy skin, without the need for excess oil. Ideal for those looking for a tasty main dish, these thighs will win everyone over at the table. Just a simple marinade with the right spices and in a few minutes the aroma of roasted chicken will fill the kitchen.
Here are some tasty side dishes you can pair with the thighs:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- to taste salt
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 1 sprig sage
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 1 Air Fryer
Steps
To prepare the chicken thighs in an air fryer, first wash the rosemary and sage. Then on a cutting board, finely chop the garlic, sage, and rosemary, removing the stems.
In a bowl, place the chicken thighs and add the previously chopped spices, salt, and a drizzle of oil. Massage the meat well to distribute the seasoning evenly over the entire surface.
Place the thighs in the air fryer basket with the skin side down and cook at 356°F for 30/40 minutes, depending on the size of the thighs. Turn the meat halfway through cooking.
And here you have delicious and succulent chicken thighs. Serve them hot.
Storage and Tips
Air fryer chicken thighs can be stored for one day in the fridge in an airtight container. I recommend consuming them as soon as you prepare them to avoid losing flavor.
You can use other types of spices like thyme, parsley, or pepper. But if you want to make them even tastier, adding paprika can be an excellent choice.
If you have more time available, you can marinate the thighs in the fridge for a couple of hours, covered with plastic wrap. For a lighter dish, you can choose to cook the meat without the skin.
