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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Garlic Herb Butter (Easy Recipe)

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These crispy air fryer chicken thighs with garlic herb butter are quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion. The skin gets shatteringly crisp while the meat stays tender and juicy, all in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds total)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Let them sit on a plate uncovered in the fridge for 15 minutes if possible.
  2. Season the chicken: In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub olive oil all over the chicken, then sprinkle seasoning evenly on both sides.
  3. Make the garlic herb butter: Melt butter in a small bowl. Add minced garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Let it sit while preheating the air fryer.
  4. Preheat the air fryer: Set to 380°F (193°C) and preheat for 3 minutes.
  5. Arrange the chicken: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching.
  6. First cook: Air fry at 380°F for 12 minutes without opening the basket.
  7. Flip and baste: Carefully flip the chicken using tongs. Brush garlic herb butter generously over the skin side.
  8. Second cook: Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for 8-10 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part.
  9. Rest and serve: Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle remaining garlic herb butter over the top before serving.

Notes

Dry the chicken skin thoroughly for maximum crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Let the garlic infuse in the melted butter for at least 5 minutes. Reserve some butter for drizzling at the end.

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