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Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs Air Fryer Recipe Easy Perfect Dinner

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This recipe delivers crispy, juicy chicken thighs with a rich garlic butter flavor, cooked quickly and easily in an air fryer for a perfect weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds / 700g)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and dried thyme. Let rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  2. In a mixing bowl, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Stir in minced garlic and lemon juice until combined. Set aside but keep warm.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  4. Brush the chicken thighs lightly with olive oil to help crisp the skin.
  5. Place the thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
  6. Flip the chicken thighs skin-side up using tongs. Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the skin. Return to the air fryer and cook for another 8-10 minutes until skin is golden and crisp and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Remove the chicken and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for best crispiness. Preheat air fryer to avoid uneven cooking. Baste halfway through cooking to keep chicken juicy and skin crispy. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Use bone-in thighs for juicier meat. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or olive oil infused with garlic. Oven baking alternative: bake at 425°F (220°C) for 30-35 minutes, basting halfway through.

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