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Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs Air Fryer Recipe Perfectly Crunchy

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This recipe delivers perfectly crunchy, juicy chicken thighs coated in a flavorful garlic Parmesan crust, cooked quickly and easily in an air fryer for a no-fuss, delicious meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • ½ cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour/almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter

Instructions

  1. Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan, ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried Italian herbs, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper. Stir well to blend.
  3. Brush each chicken thigh lightly with 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter.
  4. Dredge the chicken in the Parmesan-flour mixture, pressing gently so the coating sticks well. Shake off excess.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  6. Arrange thighs skin-side down in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.
  7. Cook for 12 minutes, then flip and cook for another 8-13 minutes until skin is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Let the chicken rest on a wire rack or plate for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices and crispiness.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before coating to ensure crispiness. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best crust. Preheat air fryer for optimal searing. Flip chicken halfway through cooking. Avoid overcrowding the basket to prevent steaming. For dairy-free, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast and butter with olive or avocado oil. For low-carb, replace flour with almond flour or crushed pork rinds. Reheat leftovers in air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to maintain crispiness.

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