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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe Easy Garlic Butter Flavor

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This recipe delivers perfectly crispy air fryer chicken thighs with a rich garlic butter glaze, combining a crunchy skin with juicy meat for a quick and delicious meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 700 g)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly with paper towels (2-3 minutes).
  2. Drizzle olive oil over the thighs in a bowl. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Rub seasoning evenly under and over the skin. Let sit 10 minutes if possible.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
  5. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 12 minutes to crisp the bottom skin.
  6. Flip thighs skin-side up using tongs and cook for another 10-12 minutes until skin is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. While chicken cooks, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in minced garlic and cook gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  8. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and immediately brush generously with garlic butter.
  9. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry thoroughly for crispier skin. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Brush garlic butter immediately after cooking for best flavor absorption. For extra crispiness, a 2-minute additional air fry at 400°F can be done. Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly. Leftovers reheat best in the air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness.

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