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Crispy Garlic Herb Air Fryer Chicken

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A quick and easy spring dinner featuring bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with a crispy, golden crust and fragrant garlic-herb flavor, all made in the air fryer in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the chicken: Remove chicken thighs from refrigerator and pat completely dry with paper towels. Let sit at room temperature while preparing seasoning.
  2. Make the seasoning paste: In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, crushed rosemary, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika (if using). Stir into a thick paste.
  3. Season the chicken: Place dried chicken thighs in a large mixing bowl. Add seasoning paste and rub all over chicken, including under the skin if possible. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  4. Preheat the air fryer: Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes.
  5. Arrange the chicken: Place seasoned chicken thighs in air fryer basket in a single layer, skin side down, leaving at least half an inch of space between pieces.
  6. First cook: Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 12 minutes until skin starts to turn golden and crispy.
  7. Flip and finish: Flip chicken thighs skin side up. Cook for another 10-12 minutes until skin is deep golden brown and internal temperature reaches 175-180°F (80-82°C) for thighs.
  8. Rest: Remove chicken from air fryer and transfer to a cutting board. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken very dry for crispiest skin. Let seasoned chicken rest 10 minutes before cooking. For best results, use fresh garlic and dried herbs. If skin isn’t crispy, increase temperature to 400°F for last 5 minutes. Chicken thighs are juiciest at 175-180°F internal temperature.

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