Ingredients
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- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon italian seasoning
- pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F.
- Dry the chicken thighs with paper towels, then place them in a bowl.
- Add olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Add minced garlic to the hot chicken and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then remove from heat.
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, parsley, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes into the melted butter.
- Transfer the hot chicken to a bowl and spoon the garlic parmesan mixture over it. Toss gently to coat and serve immediately.
- If desired, top with additional parmesan cheese before serving.
Last Step:
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Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
Customize the level of garlic and parmesan to suit your taste.
Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg