Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Prepare Baking Rack

Place a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet.

Pat Dry Chicken

Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels on all sides.

Make Spice Rub

Add the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne to a small bowl.

Stir the spices together until evenly combined.

Season Chicken

Drizzle the olive oil over all sides of the chicken thighs.

Rub the spice mixture evenly over the top, bottom, and sides of each thigh.

Arrange on Rack

Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on the wire rack, spacing them at least 1 inch apart.

Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 38 to 42 minutes, until the skin is deep golden and crispy.

Check Doneness

Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of a thigh — it should read at least 165°F (74°C).

Rest and Serve

Let the chicken rest on the rack for 5 minutes before serving.