Garlic Butter Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Crispy-skinned chicken thighs perfumed with garlic and butter in 22 minutes flat. This is the weeknight dinner that looks fancy but requires zero skill.
- Total time
- 22 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Arrange thighs skin-side up in the air fryer basket in a single layer without crowding.
Step 3
Air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes until skin is golden and internal temp hits 165°F.
Step 4
While chicken cooks, melt butter in a small bowl and stir in minced garlic and parsley.
Step 5
Remove thighs from air fryer and drizzle generously with the garlic-butter mixture.
Step 6
Rest 2 minutes, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer basket
- paper towels
- small bowl
- meat thermometer (recommended)
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