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Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs Air Fryer Recipe Easy Perfect Dinner

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This recipe delivers crispy, golden chicken thighs with a rich garlic butter glaze, perfect for quick and flavorful weeknight dinners using an air fryer.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced fresh
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the minced garlic and lemon juice. Let it sit for a minute to infuse the flavors while you prep the chicken.
  2. Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a mixing bowl, combine paprika, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken thighs thoroughly in the spice mix.
  3. Brush half of the garlic butter mixture over the chicken thighs, making sure to get under the skin if possible.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and let it run empty for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Place the thighs skin side down in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Cook for 12 minutes.
  6. Flip the thighs skin side up using tongs. Brush with the remaining garlic butter. Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden and crispy.
  7. Remove chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Preheat the air fryer for even cooking. Brush garlic butter under the skin for maximum flavor. Cook in batches if your air fryer basket is small to avoid overcrowding. Let chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil.

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