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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Garlic Parmesan)

Published Sep 12, 2022 by Allyson · 17 Comments
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Less than 20 minutes to make these garlic parmesan air fryer chicken thighs! Pair this with a vegetable side for a delicious healthy meal!

Less than 20 minutes to make these garlic parmesan air fryer chicken thighs! Pair this with a vegetable side for a delicious healthy meal!

Using the air fryer to whip up dinner makes life much easier. The air fryer cooks food rapidly and makes the most delicious moist chicken. These Air Fryer Chicken Thighs can be seasoned to your desire, but this parmesan garlic butter marinade is exceptionally tasty! Packing tons of flavor while keeping the chicken juicy, these chicken thighs are the perfect dinner.

Less than 20 minutes to make these garlic parmesan air fryer chicken thighs! Pair this with a vegetable side for a delicious healthy meal!

Air frying is my favorite way to cook meals lately, because it is so quick and easy, and has minimal cleanup! If you haven't tried these Air Fryer Chicken wings, you need to NOW! These chicken thighs are no exception! Serve them alongside easy Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus, Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli, or delicious Salty Herbed Smashed Red Potatoes!

Not only are these chicken thighs delicious, but they are very healthy. Per serving they have 210 calories, 15 grams of fat, 0 carbohydrates, and 18 grams of protein. These make a great low carb, keto, south beach diet, or Mediterranean diet meals!

Ingredients needed for Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • chicken thighs (skinless bone-in or with skin and bones)
  • unsalted butter
  • grated Parmesan cheese
  • garlic cloves - peeled and finely chopped/minced
  • kosher salt
  • ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (can use basil, oregano, and thyme in place of Italian seasoning)
  • ground black pepper

How to make Air Fryer Chicken Thighs:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • Melt the butter in the microwave or stove top and pour it into a large bowl. Add grated parmesan, garlic, seasonings, pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
  • Add the chicken thighs to the large bowl, then mix everything thoroughly.
  • Optional: If you have time, cover the bowl with a lid (or cling film) and refrigerate for several hours.
steps how to make chicken
  • Spray the air fryer basket lightly with oil spray. Transfer the marinated chicken thighs to the air fryer basket in a single layer (do not overlap the chicken for even cooking).
chicken thighs inside air fryer basket
  • Cook at 390 degrees F for 13 minutes on one side, then flip and cook another 6-7 minutes on the other side.
    • Internal temperature of chicken should reach 165 degrees F for safe consumption. Use a digital thermometer like this one for easy temp taking.
  • Remove the chicken and serve immediately with desired side dishes or dipping sauces.
cooked chicken thighs

Recipe variations:

  • Plain chicken thighs: If you are looking for a more bland chicken thigh, season with salt, pepper, paprika and then follow the same cooking instructions.
  • Spicy chicken thighs: Instead of garlic and italian seasoning, add paprika, cayenne powder, and cumin to the melted butter and coat with seasoning.
  • Buffalo chicken thighs: Season the raw chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika. Coat with buffalo sauce (homemade or store bought).
  • Cilantro Lime chicken thighs: Using the melted butter, add freshly chopped cilantro, salt, pepper, garlic, and ¼ cup lime juice. Marinade the chicken in the mixture then cook following above directions.
  • Lemon pepper seasoning similar to these Air Fryer lemon Pepper Chicken Wings!
Less than 20 minutes to make these garlic parmesan air fryer chicken thighs! Pair this with a vegetable side for a delicious healthy meal!

How to serve these chicken thighs:

  • Serve these delicious chicken thighs with tasty Salty Herbed Smashed Red Potatoes or Air Fryer Baked Potatoes!
  • A Simple Wedge Salad with Homemade Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing pairs perfectly with this main dish.
  • Use the air fryer to whip up any of these sides: Air Fryer Roasted Carrots, Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes, Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus, or Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli.
Less than 20 minutes to make these garlic parmesan air fryer chicken thighs! Pair this with a vegetable side for a delicious healthy meal!

What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

  • Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven, 6 Quart: 6-in-1, Broil, Roast, Dehydrate, Bake, Non-stick and Dishwasher-Safe Basket, Stainless Steel
  • COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
  • GoWISE USA 7 QT Air Fryer -with Dehydrator & 3 Stackable Racks, Led Digital Touchscreen

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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Garlic Parmesan)
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
23 mins
 

Less than 20 minutes to make these garlic parmesan air fryer chicken thighs! Pair this with a vegetable side for a delicious healthy meal!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer chicken thighs
Servings: 8 chicken thighs
Calories: 210 kcal
Ingredients
  • 8 chicken thighs skinless bone-in or with skin and bones
  • 3 TBS unsalted butter melted
  • 3 TBS grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped/minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning can use basil, oregano, and thyme in place of Italian seasoning
  • ⅓ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Add the melted butter to a large bowl. Add grated parmesan, garlic, seasonings, pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly.

  2. Add the chicken thighs to the large bowl, coat completely and thoroughly.

  3. Optional: If you have time, cover the bowl with a lid (or cling film) and refrigerate for several hours.

  4. Spray the air fryer basket lightly with oil spray. Transfer the marinated chicken thighs to the air fryer basket in a single layer (do not overlap the chicken for even cooking). Cook at 390 degrees F for 13 minutes on one side, then flip and cook another 6-7 minutes on the other side. Internal temperature of chicken should reach 165 degrees F for safe consumption.

  5. Remove and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information per serving: 210 calories, 15 grams fat, 0 gram carbohydrates, 18 grams protein. (calculated using skinless chicken thighs)

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Comments

  1. Beth

    September 12, 2022 at 5:58 pm

    5 stars
    These look delicious. I love the variations you included as well. I'm going to serve this with some rice and veggies.

    Reply
  2. jess

    September 12, 2022 at 6:38 pm

    5 stars
    I love making anything in my air fryer and this made making chicken in then air fryer even easier than it should be! thank you so much for sharing this recipe

    Reply
    • Allyson

      September 13, 2022 at 3:31 pm

      The air fryer makes cooking SO easy! I love it!

      Reply
  3. Alicia

    September 12, 2022 at 10:39 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for dinner tonight and it turned out perfectly! My thighs were a little smaller so they were done in 15 mins which was perfect. The seasoning and everything was great.

    Reply
  4. Jamie N.

    September 13, 2022 at 1:11 am

    5 stars
    The best way to cook chicken thighs! They turned out so juicy!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      September 13, 2022 at 3:20 pm

      SO happy you loved it!

      Reply
  5. Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert

    September 13, 2022 at 2:52 am

    5 stars
    Such a fabulous meal! I would love to make this!

    Reply
  6. Juliane

    September 13, 2022 at 5:47 am

    5 stars
    This is SO good! I am in love with this!

    Reply
  7. Natasha

    September 13, 2022 at 10:12 am

    5 stars
    I enjoy experimenting with different recipes using my air fryer and I'm glad I chose this recipe to try! I can really taste the garlic parmesan it turned out so good, very delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      September 13, 2022 at 3:19 pm

      I am so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  8. Sandra

    September 13, 2022 at 12:03 pm

    5 stars
    This is perfect for busy weeknights! So flavorful and easy to make!

    Reply
  9. katerina @ diethood.com

    September 13, 2022 at 12:29 pm

    5 stars
    I would love to try this!! It sounds incredible!

    Reply
  10. Beti | easyweeknightrecipes

    September 13, 2022 at 12:30 pm

    5 stars
    Oh boy, this sounds terrific! The flavors are amazing!

    Reply
  11. Erik

    September 13, 2022 at 12:49 pm

    5 stars
    Okay, the garlic parm flavors here are amazing!

    Reply
  12. Catalina

    September 13, 2022 at 6:15 pm

    5 stars
    Easy, healthy and delicious! My new favorite chicken dish! Mmmmm...

    Reply
  13. Megan Randolph

    February 11, 2023 at 10:40 pm

    5 stars
    This was absolutely delicious!!! My husband really loved them too! Thanks so much for this recipe!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      February 15, 2023 at 2:52 pm

      So happy to hear that! Thanks for your feedback! Make sure you try out our other air fryer recipes too!

      Reply

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