Perfect Crispy Chicken Thighs

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   Preheat oven to your hottest setting (for me this is 250 degrees C or 480 degrees F).

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   Dry chicken thighs with a paper towel.

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   The drier the skin, the crispier it will get!

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   Spill salt and dried herbs on a plate and roll chicken thighs in it to coat.

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   You may add more salt if needed!

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    Place thighs on a raised oven rack with tin foil below.

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    The thighs need to be placed on a rack so that air can circulate everywhere in order to become crisp.

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    Place in oven at 250 degrees C (480 degrees F) and set timer for 5 minutes.

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    After 5 minutes, turn temperature down to 160 degrees F (320 degrees F) and leave for 35 further minutes, or until skin is crisp and puffed up.

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    The crisp skin will keep the chicken moist without added oil, and is delicious dipped in Frenchies mustard.

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    Yum!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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