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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs
This air fryer chicken recipe delivers crispy, golden chicken thighs coated in garlic and Parmesan, ready in about 25 minutes with barely any cleanup.
What you'll need
- 4 (about 2 lbs)bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoonpaprika
- to tastesalt and black pepper
- 1/3 cupgrated Parmesan cheese
- optionalfresh parsley, for garnish
Let's cook
- 1Preheat the air fryer to 380F.
- 2Pat the chicken thighs dry and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3Place skin-side down in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes.
- 4Flip the chicken and cook for another 8-10 minutes, until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165F.
- 5Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- 6Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Make it yours
- Use boneless thighs and reduce cook time by a few minutes.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Toss with hot sauce for a spicy version.
Good with
- Air fryer vegetables
- A simple side salad
- Mashed potatoes
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
Do I need to preheat the air fryer?
A few minutes of preheating helps the skin crisp up more evenly.
Can I use boneless chicken thighs?
Yes, reduce the cook time to about 14-16 minutes total.
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