Golden garlic-coated chicken thighs with a juicy, crispy texture, perfect for a flavorful main course.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (approximately 1.5 lbs)
→ Garlic Crust
02 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
05 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
08 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
→ Optional Garnish
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
10 - Lemon wedges for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F or air fryer to 400°F.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and arrange skin-side up on a baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
03 - In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and onion powder into a paste.
04 - Gently loosen the skin on each thigh and rub some garlic paste underneath, then spread remaining paste evenly over the skin surface.
05 - Roast in oven for 35–40 minutes or air-fry for 20–25 minutes until skin is deeply golden, crisp, and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
06 - Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
