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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, this Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a crispy and flavorful delight! With tender chicken thighs coated in savory garlic and rich Parmesan cheese, it makes for an easy weeknight dinner. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer, it’s a dish you’ll want to make tonight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 thighs 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
  • 1 serving lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Air Fryer
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Transfer the chicken to the air fryer basket, skin side up. Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 12 minutes.
  3. Flip the chicken and air fry at 200°C (400°F) for another 6 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken from the air fryer. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Tip 1: 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.
  • Tip 2: Make sure to pat the chicken dry— it really makes a difference! If the skin’s damp, it won’t crisp up as nicely.
  • Tip 3: I never skip the lemon juice— it keeps the chicken nice and juicy and cuts through all that cheesy, garlicky richness.
  • Tip 4: Don’t overcrowd the basket. Make sure you give the chicken thighs a bit of space!
  • Tip 5: If they're packed in too tight, they’ll steam instead of getting crispy. You can always cook in batches if you need to.