Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs: Best Garlic Herb Butter Recipe
Juicy, bone-in chicken thighs cooked in an air fryer with a shatteringly crisp skin and finished with a glossy garlic herb butter baste for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (6–8 oz each)
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced finely
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, dried herbs, and paprika until combined.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 380°F for 12 minutes.
- Open basket and brush chicken generously with the garlic herb butter.
- Increase temperature to 400°F (200°C) and cook for another 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure chicken is completely dry before seasoning for crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. If using frozen chicken, add 5-10 minutes to cooking time. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 chicken thighs p
- Calories: 450
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 30
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