How Long to Cook Crispy-Skin Chicken Thighs (Bone-in) in the oven

Specification: Bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (approx 6 oz each), patted completely dry and salted on wire baking rack

Target Temp

425°F (218°C)

Radiant Heat

Total Time

35–42 mins

Total Cook Window

Flip Mark

No Flip

Continuous Cook

Internal Safe Temp

175°F (79°C)

USDA Safe Pull

COOK MODE

Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage

Start cook

3-Step Execution Protocol

Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Prepare crispy-skin chicken thighs (bone-in) (Bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (approx 6 oz each), patted completely dry and salted on wire baking rack).

Cook

Cook for 35–42 mins. Do not flip; allow surface to develop undisturbed.

Check & Rest

Skin is shattered-crisp like glass when tapped with a knife; meat pulls cleanly from bone at 175°F Confirm internal temperature reaches 175°F (79°C). Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Verification Basis & Testing Rig

USDA FSIS Chicken Thigh Safety Standards & Cook's Illustrated High-Heat Roasting Tables

Pro Tip: Do not flip; roasting undisturbed skin-side up at 425°F allows fat to render down through the meat while the skin dehydrates into a crisp shell.

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