Description
Enjoy crispy chicken thighs infused with garlic and parmesan flavor, cooked in the air fryer for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 700 g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin. This step takes about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, grated Parmesan, olive oil, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper until a paste-like texture forms. This should take around 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and rub the garlic Parmesan mixture all over each thigh, including under the skin where possible. This will take about 5 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the coated thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook for 10 minutes, then flip and cook skin-side up for another 8-10 minutes until the skin is golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). This cooking time will be around 20 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer to regain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg