Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Air fryer chicken thighs are a quick and easy crowd-pleaser that’s juicy and perfectly crisp.

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It costs approximately $4.81 to make these chicken thighs. The recipe makes four servings for about $1.20 per serving.

Ingredients AND ESTIMATED COST

– Chicken thighs – $4.40 – Salt – $0.01 – Pepper – $0.01 – Red pepper flakes – $0.01 PER SERVING COST: $1.20 PER SERVING COST: $1.20 RECIPE COST: $4.81 RECIPE COST: $4.81 Get Recipe

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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Using a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, and other seasonings.

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Pour the spice mixture and chicken thighs into a large bowl.

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Set the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket skin side down and then spray them with cooking spray.

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Bake for twelve minutes and then turn the thighs over and spray again with cooking spray.

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Cook for an additional eleven minutes. Remove the thighs from the air fryer when they are done cooking and serve.

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