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Single crispy baked chicken thigh with golden skin on white plate

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

Bone-in chicken thighs with a simple spice rub baked on a wire rack until the skin is shatteringly crispy.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • - 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • - 1 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. **Preheat.** Set oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet and place a wire rack on top.
  2. **Dry.** Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels on all sides.
  3. **Season.** Rub with olive oil and coat evenly with the garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper mixture.
  4. **Arrange.** Place skin-side up on the wire rack with space between each thigh.
  5. **Roast.** Bake 35 to 40 minutes until skin is deep golden and internal temp reaches 185°F.
  6. **Rest.** Let sit 5 minutes on the rack before serving.

Notes

- Pat the chicken completely dry for the crispiest skin possible.
- A wire rack lets air circulate so the skin crisps on all sides.
- Don't open the oven door while cooking to maintain high heat.