Air-Fried Chicken Thighs with Maple and Thyme
Tender chicken thighs with a sweet-savory glaze, crisped to perfection in the air fryer for a weeknight dinner that feels special. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe (gluten-free, low-carb), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth. Rub the mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken thighs.
- Step 2: Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side up. Cook at 375°F for 10 minutes.
- Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
