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Brown Sugar Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Brown Sugar Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Boneless skinless chicken thighs coated in brown sugar, soy sauce, and smoked paprika and cooked in the air fryer.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 225 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Mix the olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Toss the chicken thighs in the mixture until well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes if you have time.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F.
  • Place the thighs in a single layer, flat side down, and cook about 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until they reach 165 degrees F.
  • Rest about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Check with a thermometer since thigh sizes vary. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours. Nutrition is an estimate.
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