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I adore chicken thighs, but it’s been a while since I bought you any new chicken thigh recipes!
Today, that changes with this super simple
This chicken turns out perfectly moist, and it’s flavored with dried Italian seasoning, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, butter, and olive oil.
It’s a deliciously simple recipe that works perfectly for fast, easy weeknight meals.
I like to serve my crispy chicken thighs alongside mashed potatoes and vegetables, but it will pair perfectly with any side you choose.
Craving something with a little more crunch? Try these air fryer panko chicken thighs!
Ingredients for air fryer chicken thighs
- Chicken thighs – I used bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs for this recipe because they turn out deliciously moist and flavorful.
- Kosher salt – You can use more or less, depending on your tastes.
- Black pepper – I like to use freshly cracked, but whatever you have on hand will work.
- Garlic – I freshly minced my garlic, but if you’re out of fresh garlic, simply use 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Butter – I use unsalted butter for cooking because then I can control the amount of salt in the whole recipe.
- Italian seasoning – Italian seasoning is available in most grocery stores. It mixes dried oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram.
- Olive oil – I like to use extra virgin olive oil.
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Can I use different seasonings on these chicken thighs?
Yes, totally!
I went with a classic garlic herb seasoning BUT here are a few other delicious ideas:
- Mexican inspired – Leave the garlic but replace the Italian seasoning with a mix of chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin.
- Greek inspired – Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the butter olive oil mixture and replace the Italian seasoning with straight dried oregano.
- Asian inspired – Add a squeeze of orange juice to the butter olive oil mixture and replace the Italian seaoning with Chinese five spice.
More chicken thigh recipes
- Love crispy chicken but want to do it in the oven? Try my Crispy Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs.
- Craving big time flavor? Try my Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs.
- Want spicy flavor? Try my Harissa Chicken Thighs.
- Need a combo of sweet and savory? Try my Sweet Soy Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs.
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and pepper.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the garlic, Italian seasoning, softened butter, and olive oil.
- Lift the skin off the top of the chicken thigh and stuff about 1 teaspoon of the butter mixture under the skin of each thigh. Then, use the remaining butter mixture to spread over each chicken thigh.
- Cook for 14-16 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
- Serve immediately, garnished with lemon and parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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