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Crispy Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs

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These crispy air fryer garlic parmesan chicken thighs are ready in under 30 minutes and made with simple pantry ingredients. They’re kid-approved, budget-friendly, and reheat beautifully.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6–8 thighs)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
  • Extra grated Parmesan (for serving, optional)
  • Lemon wedges (for serving, optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Trim off excess fat. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine grated Parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Stir until evenly distributed.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the seasoned chicken thighs and rub it in evenly. Press each thigh into the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat all sides. Press firmly so the coating adheres.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for about 3 minutes.
  5. Place the coated chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not touching. Cook in batches if necessary.
  6. Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes. Flip each thigh using tongs and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the coating is deep golden brown and crispy.
  7. Let the chicken rest in the air fryer basket (turned off) for 2-3 minutes before serving.
  8. Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

For extra crunch, spray the coated thighs lightly with cooking oil before air frying. If using bone-in chicken thighs, add 8-10 minutes to the cooking time. Leftovers reheat best in the air fryer at 375°F for 3-4 minutes.

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