Parmesan Crusted Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Crispy, flavorful parmesan-crusted chicken thighs cooked quickly in the air fryer.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3-4 bone-in chicken thighs about 2–2½ lbs, skin removed if desired
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp cracked pepper
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat it to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, and cracked pepper until evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
- Press the breadcrumb mixture firmly onto all sides of each chicken thigh to form an even crust.
- Place the thighs presentation side down (skin side down if skin is on) in a lightly oiled air fryer basket or rack, leaving space between pieces.
- Cook at 400°F for about 12 minutes, then flip the thighs and cook an additional 6–8 minutes, or until the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring spoons
- Tongs
- basting brush or spoon
- measuring cups
Notes
- Use thighs similar in size for even cooking.
- Air fryer models vary, so monitor doneness closely.
- Press the crust on firmly so it adheres during cooking.
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Adjust cooking time slightly for very large or very small pieces.