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Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs: Best Easy Air Fryer Recipe

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These crispy garlic Parmesan chicken thighs are quick, easy, and perfect for any gathering. With a crunchy, cheesy crust and juicy meat, they’re a weeknight dinner game-changer.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Olive oil spray or cooking spray
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine freshly grated Parmesan, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix well.
  3. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with a pinch of garlic powder and a pinch of Parmesan to create a binder paste.
  4. Spread a thin layer of the mayonnaise mixture over each chicken thigh, including under the skin if possible. Press each thigh into the Parmesan mixture, coating firmly. Place on a plate.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 380°F for 3 minutes.
  6. Place coated thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin side up, without touching. Lightly spray with olive oil.
  7. Air fry at 380°F for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through. At the 10-minute mark, flip each thigh, spray the other side with oil, and continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  8. Remove from air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, pat chicken very dry. Let coated chicken rest in fridge for 15 minutes before cooking to help coating set. If cooking in batches, keep finished chicken warm in a 200°F oven on a wire rack. Avoid microwaving leftovers; reheat in air fryer at 350°F for 4-5 minutes.

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