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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe with Easy Garlic Herb Marinade

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This recipe delivers crispy, juicy chicken thighs with a fragrant garlic herb marinade, cooked quickly in an air fryer for a healthy and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds or 700 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon each of chopped fresh rosemary, thyme, and parsley, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Toss the chicken thighs in the marinade, making sure each piece is well coated under and over the skin. Let them sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
  5. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd.
  6. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken so it’s skin-side up and continue cooking for another 10-12 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Remove the chicken thighs and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before marinating for crispier skin. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to avoid soggy skin. Flip chicken halfway through cooking for even crispiness. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). If skin is not crispy enough, air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes on highest setting, watching closely to prevent burning.

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