Air-Fried Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Thyme

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Tender chicken thighs with a golden crust, seasoned with garlic and thyme for a simple weeknight dinner. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe (keto), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Rub the mixture evenly over all chicken thighs, coating each piece thoroughly.
  3. Step 3: Place thighs skin-side up in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between each piece.
  4. Step 4: Air fry at 375°F for 20 minutes, then flip and air fry for 10 minutes more until skin is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

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