Easy Air Fryer Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs

Step 1

Brush the air fryer basket with cooking oil.

Step 2

Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer for 22 minutes.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.

Step 4

Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Then add them to a medium sized bowl.

Step 5

Add the seasoning mixture to the chicken thighs and toss until the chicken thighs are well coated.

Step 6

Add the chicken thighs to the air fryer, skin side down, and cook for 11 minutes.

Step 7

Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 9 to 11 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 8

Remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer. Let cool for 3 minutes, then enjoy!

Step 9

Separate the chicken thighs making sure they are not frozen together.

Step 10

Mix together the olive oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the chicken thighs and rub all over the chicken thighs until well coated.

Step 11

Preheat the air fryer to 365 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 24 minutes until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip the chicken thighs halfway through.

Step 12

Remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer. Let cool for 3 minutes, then enjoy!

Step 13

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 14

Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and add them to a medium sized bowl.

Step 15

Mix together the olive oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the chicken thighs and rub all over the chicken thighs until well coated.

Step 16

Add the chicken thighs, skin up, to a baking dish and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165 Fahrenheit.

Step 17

Remove the chicken thighs from oven. Let them cool for 3 minutes. Then enjoy!