Crispy Oven Chicken Thighs with Smoked Paprika

Name: Crispy Oven Chicken Thighs with Smoked Paprika
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 bone-in chicken thighs; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper

Serves 4 · Prep 5 min · Cook 40 min · Chicken

gluten-free dairy-free nut-free

Ingredients

8 bone-in chicken thighs (Meat)
1 tbsp olive oil (Pantry)
2 tsp smoked paprika (Pantry)
1 tsp garlic powder (Pantry)
1 tsp salt (Pantry)
½ tsp black pepper (Pantry)

Steps

Heat the oven to 425°F. Pat the thighs very dry with paper towels — dry skin is what gets crispy.
Rub with oil, then season all over with paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Set skin-side up on a rack over a sheet pan and roast 35–40 minutes, until the skin is deep golden.
Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Cook to 165°F (74°C) internal temperature (USDA).

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Added 2026-11-05. Original recipe by Fridge Plans.