Air Fried Chicken Thighs Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen vegetables

Frozen vegetables are often less expensive and last longer.

Coat the chicken thighs with olive oil.

Season the chicken thighs with soy sauce, minced garlic, black pepper, Cajun seasoning, salt, and paprika, rubbing the seasoning into every part of the thighs.

Cover the bowl with a clean wrap and marinate the thighs for 30 minutes.

Line the air fryer basket with foil to collect drippings.

Transfer the seasoned chicken thighs into the air fryer basket and drizzle with half a teaspoon of olive oil.

Add a few sprigs of thyme for flavor.

Air fry the chicken thighs at 315°F for 30 minutes.

Rub the remaining marinade on the surface of the chicken halfway through cooking to keep them moist.

Flip the thighs halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

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