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Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs Air Fryer Recipe Easy Perfect Dinner

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This recipe delivers crispy, garlicky, buttery chicken thighs cooked quickly in an air fryer for a perfect, easy dinner. It uses simple pantry staples and yields juicy, flavorful chicken with crackly skin.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs or 700 g)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (about 60 g), melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
  • Olive oil spray

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. (5 minutes)
  2. Melt butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Stir in garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and optional dried thyme. Mix well. (3 minutes)
  3. Place chicken thighs in a mixing bowl. Pour garlic butter mixture over them and thoroughly coat each piece, especially under the skin if possible. (5 minutes)
  4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  5. Spray air fryer basket lightly with olive oil spray. Place chicken thighs skin side down, ensuring they are not touching. (2 minutes)
  6. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 12 minutes until skin starts turning golden and crisp.
  7. Flip chicken thighs skin side up using tongs. Cook for another 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is crispy and browned.
  8. Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for best results. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness (165°F internal temperature). Let chicken rest before serving to retain juices. For dairy-free, substitute butter with melted coconut oil or vegan butter. If no air fryer, bake at 425°F (220°C) on a wire rack for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway.

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