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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe With Garlic Herb Brown Butter

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This recipe delivers crispy, juicy chicken thighs with a rich garlic herb brown butter glaze, made quickly and easily in the air fryer for a flavorful and fuss-free meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (about 56 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: sprinkle of smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. Place chicken in a mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides and toss to coat evenly.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
  4. Arrange chicken thighs skin-side down in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  5. Cook for 12 minutes, then flip thighs skin-side up and cook for another 10-12 minutes until skin is golden and crisp and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. While chicken cooks, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Once it foams, swirl until butter turns golden brown and smells nutty (3-4 minutes). Remove from heat.
  7. Stir in minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and lemon juice into the browned butter.
  8. Transfer cooked chicken to a serving plate and spoon the warm garlic herb brown butter over each thigh.
  9. Let chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry before cooking for best crispiness. Do not overcrowd air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation. Brown butter carefully to avoid burning. Use a thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). For extra crispiness, dust chicken lightly with almond flour or cornstarch. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil but flavor will differ.

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