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30-Minute Air Fryer Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs

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Crispy, golden, and packed with garlic parmesan flavor, these air fryer chicken thighs are ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers a shatter-crisp crust without deep frying.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs total)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for serving, optional)
  • Extra grated parmesan (for serving, optional)
  • Lemon wedges (for serving, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  3. Set up your breading station: In the first shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper. In the second bowl, beat the eggs. In the third bowl, combine panko, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and olive oil until it looks like damp sand.
  4. Coat each chicken thigh: Dredge in flour mixture (shake off excess), dip in beaten eggs (let excess drip off), then press firmly into panko-parmesan mixture until fully covered.
  5. Place breaded thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between them.
  6. Lightly spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray.
  7. Cook at 380°F for 12 minutes without opening the air fryer.
  8. Flip the chicken thighs carefully with tongs and spray the newly exposed side with oil.
  9. Cook for another 8-10 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and exterior is deeply golden and crispy.
  10. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, let breaded chicken rest 5 minutes before air frying to help coating adhere. Use freshly grated parmesan for optimal melting and crispiness. If coating browns too fast, lower temperature to 350°F and add 5 minutes. Clean air fryer basket between batches to prevent burnt bits from smoking.

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