Parmesan Chicken Thighs - Easy Air Fryer Recipe (2024)

These parmesan chicken thighs are naturally keto-friendly, and perfectly savory with the irresistible flavors of garlic butter.

Crispy Parmesan Chicken Thighs

Are you ready for one of the easiest dinner recipes you have ever made? There are just seven simple ingredients in this delicious recipe. Since they are chicken thighs, they always come out amazingly juicy.

The dark meat stays moist in the air fryer while the outside becomes extra crispy.

These chicken thighs are so large that you can make enough for your weekly meal prep, too. If you see some chicken thighs on sale, grab them! This recipe will show you how to make enough chicken for multiple meals.

Keep reading, and I’ll give you plenty of tips and examples of ways to reuse this tasty meat.

You’ll notice that one of the ingredients is one teaspoon of dried herbs. Use your favorite herbs. Basil, oregano, Italian, or lemon pepper seasoning are all fantastic choices. You could even use a teaspoon of poultry seasoning.

These chicken thighs are really versatile, so be creative.

Keto Chicken Thigh Recipe

It’s actually really easy to make a keto chicken thigh recipe. Just add some butter and your favorite spices to the chicken and then cook them until they are completely cooked.

The best way to tell if the chicken is fully cooked is to use an instant read food thermometer. Chicken should be cooked until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165F.

Parmesan Chicken Thighs

I used some freshly grated parmesan cheese on the outside of these air fryer chicken thighs. The hard cheese is the perfect thing to give it a crispy coating. You can replace parmesan cheese with your favorite type of hard cheese. Try it with Parmigiano or gruyere cheese.

Different flavors will add complexity to the way the chicken tastes.

The paprika gives these chicken thighs a smoky flavor. If you want them to taste spicier, add some cayenne pepper and chili powder. A few red pepper flakes will give them a spicier flavor too.

Easy Leftover Chicken Recipes

Another thing I like about this chicken recipe is that you can make a bunch of them and use them in your meal prep later on in the week. Shred the thighs and use them again in chicken soup or some chicken alfredo.

This is also the perfect chicken to use in creamed spinach and chicken casserole. Of course, you could also just chop it up and add it on top of your favorite lettuce salad.

Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

These chicken thighs are the perfect main course. Serve them with your favorite veggies and you have a complete meal. For something fun, make some cauliflower pizza bites.

Or add a bowl of cucumber and cauliflower salad to the table for a fresh new salad. Keto garlic knots are always a perfect choice to serve with chicken.

Parmesan Chicken Thighs Recipe

Here’s the list of ingredients to make this parmesan chicken thighs recipe. Exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card, just a little bit further below.

Ingredients
Chicken thighs (skinless bone-in or with skin and bones)
Unsalted butter
Grated Parmesan
Garlic cloves
Salt
Paprika
Dried herbs
Ground black pepper

Instruction

Melt the butter in the microwave and pour it into a large bowl. Add grated parmesan, all spices and salt. Mix thoroughly.

Peel the garlic cloves, finely chop and add to the marinade bowl. Mix everything thoroughly again.

Rinse chicken thighs and pat dry to remove excess moisture. Transfer to a large bowl for easy mixing and add the marinade.

Mix everything thoroughly – it is more convenient to do it with your hands. If you have time, cover the bowl with a lid (or cling film) and refrigerate for several hours.

Transfer the marinated chicken thighs to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 200C for 13 minutes on one side, then flip and cook another 6-7 minutes on the other side.

Serve the thighs hot with fresh herbs, sauce, lemon or vegetables.

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Keto Parmesan Recipes

If you enjoyed this tasty parmesan chicken thighs recipe, here are some more easy air fryer recipes you should make next! They are some of my favorites.

• Creamy Low Carb Garlic Parmesan Broccoli Skillet
• Cheesy Garlic Spinach Parmesan Zucchini Boats
• Keto Pumpkin Fritters with Garlic and Parmesan
• Keto Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops
• Keto Salmon Patties with Parmesan Cheese