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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Juicy, tender air fryer chicken thighs seasoned with a spice rub, cooked until 175°F, suitable for tacos, salads, or pasta.
Prep time
5 min
Cook time
12 min
Total time
17 min
Yield
8
Ingredients
8
Steps
4
Filed under: chicken, air fryer, chicken thighs.
Source channel: Empowered Cooks
Key ingredients
pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil (or other oil)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Pinch cayenne pepper
Method
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels, rub with oil, and sprinkle evenly on both sides with spice mixture.
- Place chicken in air fryer basket and cook at 400˚F/204˚C for 12-16 minutes, or until chicken registers 175˚F/79˚C. Flip halfway through cooking, if desired.
- Let chicken cool slightly, then shred or chop into bite-size pieces. Serve chicken with lime wedges over salad or in tortillas with taco toppings.