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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Easy Garlic Herb Butter Recipe

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This recipe delivers perfectly crispy skin and juicy meat using an air fryer, topped with a luscious garlic herb butter drizzle. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds / 700g)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels (about 2 minutes).
  2. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub evenly. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and smoked paprika on both sides (around 5 minutes).
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Place chicken thighs skin side down in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t touch. Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes.
  5. Use tongs to carefully flip the chicken thighs skin side up (about 1 minute). Continue cooking for another 10-12 minutes until skin is golden and crisp and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. While chicken cooks, melt butter in a small bowl, then stir in minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, and optional lemon juice (about 5 minutes prep).
  7. Remove chicken from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes.
  8. Spoon the warm garlic herb butter generously over each chicken thigh just before serving (1-2 minutes).

Notes

Patting the chicken dry is crucial for crispy skin. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking. Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). If skin isn’t crispy enough, increase air fryer temperature by 10-15°F for the last 2 minutes but watch closely to avoid burning. Garlic should be fresh and minced finely to avoid bitterness.

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Keywords: air fryer chicken thighs, crispy chicken, garlic herb butter, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, gluten-free, low-carb

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