Crispy Chicken Thighs
Crispy golden brown oven-baked chicken thighs are simple to prep and easy to make! Simple ingredients make a delicious and easy dinner.
Ingredients
- 5 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees If you have a convection setting or air fryer setting use it if possible. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil sprayed with cooking oil.
- Dry bone in chicken thighs with paper towels well to remove any extra moisture.5 chicken thighs
- Place all the baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix the ingredients together.2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
- Rub the spice mix evenly over each thigh.
- Lay the chicken thighs on the pan. Leave a few inches of space between each piece.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, using the convection or air fryer setting if you have it. If you don't have a convection or air fryer setting the chicken may take an extra few minutes to come to temperature. If your chicken thighs are boneless start checking them for donesness after about 25 minutes.
- Once the chicken thighs reaches an internal temperature of 165, the chicken thighs are fully cooked and the juices will no longer be pink. (A meat thermometer is handy to check the temperature inside) Use any juices on the pan to baste each piece generously.
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Notes
Baking powder only — Don’t swap in baking soda. It won’t create crunchy skin.
Basting — Basting with the pan juices adds great flavor, but it softens the skin a bit. For the crispiest skin, skip it.
Broiling for extra crisp — Place the thighs under the broiler for just a minute or two. Watch closely, since they can go from extra crispy to burnt fast if you walk away.
Wire rack option — Baking on a wire rack set on the pan lets the juices drip below, so the skin gets slightly crispier. Without a rack, the chicken stays a little juicier. Line the pan with foil for easy cleanup if you use one.
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg