Step 1

Place chicken thighs on a plate. Spray on both sides with spray oil.

Step 2

Stir together the rub, and sprinkle over the chicken. Press it on with your hands (to get it to stick properly), flip the thighs, and repeat on the other side.

Step 3

Heat air fryer to 390°F/200°C.

Step 4

Place two of the chicken thighs in the bask of the air fryer (see note 2), making sure they are spread out and not curled up. Cook for 4 minutes.

Step 5

Flip, and cook for 4 more minutes, or until a digital thermometer stuck into the thickest part reads 165°F.

Step 6

Remove the chicken from the air fryer, cover, and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 7

Place chicken thighs on a plate. Spray on both sides with spray oil.

Step 8

Stir together the rub, and sprinkle over the chicken. Press it on with your hands (to get it to stick properly), flip the thighs, and repeat on the other side.

Step 9

Heat air fryer to 390°F/200°C.

Step 10

(optional) Place 2 pieces of bread, torn, into the bottom of the air fryer, under the basket (see note 3).

Step 11

Place all four chicken thighs into the basket, spreading them out as much as possible. Cook for 15 minutes.

Step 12

Flip the chicken carefully, and cook for another 8-10 minutes, until an internal temperature of at least 165°F is reached (see note 4).

Step 13

Remove from the air fryer, and let chicken rest (uncovered) for 5 minutes before serving.