Perfect Chicken Thighs

• 18-20 min
• 400°F
• regular

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
• Optional seasonings (lemon-pepper, za'atar, or miso-ginger)

Instructions

• 1

  Dry Brine: Rub chicken with salt, pepper, and baking powder mixture. Refrigerate 1-24 hours uncovered.

• 2

  Season: Drizzle with oil and optional seasonings.

• 3

  First Cook: Air fry at 400°F / 204°C skin-side down for 12 minutes.

• 4

  Finish: Flip skin-side up, cook 6-8 minutes more until 175°F / 79°C internal.

• 5

  Rest: Let rest 10 minutes before serving.