Spicy Chicken Thighs (Print View)
Tender chicken thighs with a golden, crunchy coating infused with bold spices and zesty buffalo sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main
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1/4 cup buffalo sauce
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4 chicken thighs
→ Spice Rub
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
# Directions:
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Stir all the spice rub ingredients in a small dish till everything's blended evenly.
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Use a paper towel to dry the chicken really well. Cover the thighs all over with the spice rub.
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Warm up your air fryer or oven to 190°C (375°F).
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Put the thighs skin side down in the air fryer. Cook for 12 minutes, flip the skin side up, and fry 12-14 more minutes until the internal temperature checks out.
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To bake in the oven, leave the chicken skin side up on a baking tray and cook for 25-30 minutes. Don’t flip it; the skin stays crisper that way.
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When it’s done cooking, pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken or toss them gently to cover all sides.
# Notes:
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Dry chicken skin well beforehand for the best crispy texture.
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Baking powder in the rub works wonders for making the skin really crisp.