Air-Fried Chicken Thighs with Rosemary and Garlic
Crispy-skinned chicken thighs coated in a fragrant herb and garlic mixture, perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a simple weeknight dinner. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe (keto), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs 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 450 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
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
- 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, then season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Whisk 1.5 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp chopped rosemary in a small bowl until combined.
- Step 3: Brush the garlic-rosemary mixture over all chicken thighs, coating every surface.
- Step 4: Arrange thighs skin-side up in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between pieces.
- Step 5: Air fry at 375°F for 20 minutes, flip thighs, then cook 10 minutes more until skin is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
