Crispy Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Bone-in chicken thighs get golden and crispy in the air fryer, then tossed with garlicky butter, lemon, and sharp Parmesan for a restaurant-quality dinner in under 25 minutes. No marinades, no fuss.
- Total time
- 23 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 8 thighs (about 2 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 whole lemon (zested + juiced)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- 2
Arrange thighs skin-side up in the air fryer basket without crowding (work in batches if needed).
- 3
Air fry at 400°F for 18–20 minutes until skin is golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F.
- 4
Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
- 5
Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and zest, then add Parmesan cheese until combined.
- 6
Transfer cooked thighs to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the garlic-lemon butter. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer (6+ qt capacity)
- paper towels
- meat thermometer
- small skillet
- wooden spoon
- serving platter
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