Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Garlic Parmesan)
Less than 20 minutes to make these garlic parmesan air fryer chicken thighs! Pair this with a vegetable side for a delicious healthy meal!
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
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Add the melted butter to a large bowl. Add grated parmesan, garlic, seasonings, pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
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Add the chicken thighs to the large bowl, coat completely and thoroughly.
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Optional: If you have time, cover the bowl with a lid (or cling film) and refrigerate for several hours.
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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.
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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)