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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe with Garlic Herb Butter Easy and Perfect

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This recipe delivers golden, crispy skin and juicy, flavorful chicken thighs cooked quickly in an air fryer and finished with a rich garlic herb butter.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels.
  2. Rub each thigh with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  3. Season generously with salt, pepper, and optional smoked paprika or cayenne.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  5. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter.
  6. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, avoiding burning.
  7. Stir in 1 tablespoon each of finely chopped parsley, thyme, and rosemary. Remove from heat and set aside.
  8. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
  9. Cook for 10 minutes, then flip and cook another 10 minutes skin-side up until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden and crispy.
  10. Brush the tops of the hot chicken thighs generously with the garlic herb butter.
  11. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.

Notes

Patting the chicken dry is essential for crispy skin. Flip the thighs halfway through cooking for even crispiness. Use tongs to avoid piercing the skin and losing juices. Garlic should be golden but not burnt in the butter. If cooking larger batches, keep cooked thighs warm in a 200°F oven to maintain crispiness. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil-based spread. Skinless thighs can be used but will be less crispy.

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