Air-Fried Chicken Thighs with Rosemary and Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

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Crisp-skinned chicken thighs roasted in an air fryer, infused with rosemary and finished with garlic butter for a flavorful, hands-off meal. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe (high-protein), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Olive oil, Dried rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 300 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, bone-in skin-on Chicken thighs
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Dried rosemary
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
2 tbsp Unsalted butter
1 tbsp, chopped Fresh rosemary

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 12 oz bone-in skin-on chicken thighs dry, then season with 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering, then sear chicken skin-side down for 5 minutes until golden.
Step 3: Transfer chicken to air fryer basket, skin-side up, and cook at 375°F for 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 4: Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in the skillet, add 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5: Remove chicken from air fryer, drizzle with garlic butter, and garnish with additional fresh rosemary.