Ingredients:

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (approx. 2 lbs / 900g)
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil

Instructions:

  1. Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels to ensure surface moisture does not prevent the skin from crisping.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the baking powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Rub the avocado oil over the surface of the chicken thighs.
  4. Coat the thighs generously with the seasoning rub, rubbing firmly into the skin until no white residue remains.
  5. Place thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch to allow maximum airflow.
  6. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 12 minutes.
  7. Flip the chicken using tongs and air fry for an additional 8-12 minutes.
  8. Verify doneness with a meat thermometer; remove when the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to 175°F.