Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter
Juicy, crispy air fryer chicken thighs brushed with garlic butter. Ready in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients for a perfect weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-24 minutes
- Total Time: 27-29 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Season both sides of chicken.
- Place thighs skin-side down in a single layer in air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
- Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes.
- Flip thighs skin-side up and air fry for another 10-12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 175-185°F.
- While chicken cooks, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Brush garlic butter over hot chicken. Garnish with parsley if desired.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pat skin dry twice for maximum crispiness. Do not overcrowd the basket. Brush garlic butter after cooking to prevent burning. Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 580
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 28
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