Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Cilantro Feta Dip
- ½ cup crumbled feta
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1–2 tbsp water, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Toss the chicken with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket skin side down.
- Cook for 12 minutes.
- Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 10–12 minutes, or until the skin is crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- While the chicken cooks, blend the feta, Greek yogurt, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, and black pepper until creamy.
- Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if the dip needs thinning.
- Let the chicken rest for about 1 minute, then garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve the crispy chicken thighs with the cilantro feta dip on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22–24 minutes