Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken
These juicy, crispy Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken are loaded with garlicky, cheesy flavor and cook in under 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or anytime you need a quick, satisfying dinner. Be sure to check out my video guide and tips to make juicy chicken thighs in the air fryer every time!
Servings: 3 thighs
Ingredients
- 3 bone in chicken thighs
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 3 dashes black pepper
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Transfer the chicken to the air fryer basket, skin side up. Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 12 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and air fry at 200°C (400°F) for another 6 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Video
Notes
- I go for chicken thighs that are about the same size — that way, they cook nice and even, and everything’s ready at the same time. No guessing, no cutting into pieces to check!
- Make sure to pat the chicken dry — it really makes a difference! If the skin’s damp, it won’t crisp up as nicely. Just a quick pat with paper towels before you season does the trick.
- I never skip the lemon juice — it’s not just for flavor! It keeps the chicken nice and juicy and cuts through all that cheesy, garlicky richness.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket. Make sure you give the chicken thighs a bit of space! If they’re packed in too tight, they’ll steam instead of getting crispy. You can always cook in batches if you need to.
Nutrition
Serving: 3thighs | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 686IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg