Cooking chicken to get crispy skin and juicy meat can be tricky, but the air fryer can help! This delicious air fryer chicken thighs recipe will please even the pickiest eaters.
I enjoy baking various foods in my air fryer, such as pizza, chicken nuggets, vegetables, quesadillas, and crispy “fried” chicken. An air fryer is a healthier cooking option that still provides the crisp texture you’d get from deep-frying without the extra oil. This allows you to enjoy your favorite foods guilt-free while savoring their delicious taste and texture.
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To make the flavor stand out for your chicken, you can either marinate it in advance or use a blend of spices and herbs for seasonings that I mention in the recipe. Coating the chicken in panko and parmesan cheese adds not only to the flavor but the crispiness of the chicken.
Air fryer chicken thighs are delicious because they have a crispy exterior and juicy meat but use less oil than traditional methods. They’re easy to make with just a little seasoning and attention to cooking time. Enjoy the healthier experience of “fried” chicken by preparing them in your air fryer.
Ingredients
Everything you need to make crispy chicken in your air-fryer.
- Chicken thighs, boneless-skinless
- Panko bread crumbs
- Italian bread crumbs
- Parmesan cheese
- Eggs
- Italian Dressing or pickle juice
- Salt
- Pepper
- Granulated garlic
- Onion powder
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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons Italian Dressing or pickle juice
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Mix together seasonings in a small bowl: salt, pepper, granulated garlic and onion powder.
- Season chicken with seasonings and set aside.
- Beat together eggs and Italian dressing.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix together panko, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese & Italian seasoning.
- Dip chicken thighs one at a time in the egg mixture.
- Immediately press into the panko bread mixture and cover all sides.
- Place in the air fryer in a single layer; mine makes four at a time. Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes, flipping over 1/2 way in between.
- Check the chicken's internal temperature making sure it is cooked to 165 degrees.
These look so good! I LOVE making panko fried anything in my air fryer. I actually enjoy it more than traditional fried food. Using thighs is a great way to deliver a ton of moist, tender flavor, too.
Looks beyond delicious! That is definitely a must make!
wow! I love how crispy these chicken thighs are! My family will love them!