Air Fryer Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs
This easy air fryer garlic herb chicken thigh recipe is crispy on the outside, juicy in the middle, and packed with flavor. Great for busy nights, picky eaters, and moms who do not feel like doing dishes. Just toss it together, pop it in the air fryer, and dinner is ready before someone spills the juice again.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs boneless or bone-in, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the air fryer
- Set air fryer to 380 degrees. Let it heat up for about 5 minutes while you get the chicken ready.
Step 2: Mix the seasoning
- In a bowl, stir together oil or butter, garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Coat the chicken
- Rub that garlic herb mix all over the chicken thighs. Make sure each piece is coated good.
Step 4: Air fry the chicken
- Put the chicken in the air fryer basket in one layer. Do not crowd it. Air fry for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Step 5: Check if it is done
- Chicken should be 165 degrees inside. Cut into one if you are not sure. It should not be pink.
Step 6: Let it rest
- Take the chicken out and let it sit for 5 minutes so it stays juicy.
Step 7: Serve and enjoy
- Serve with whatever you got on hand—rice, veggies, noodles, even toast.
Notes
Tips
- Use a meat thermometer if you have one. It makes things easy.
- Want it extra crispy? Cook at 400 degrees the last 2 minutes.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning for better crisp.
Variations
- Swap olive oil with butter for extra rich flavor.
- Try lemon zest or paprika for a twist.
- Use boneless chicken breast if that is what you have—just check cook time.
- Add red chili flakes if you like it spicy.