Air-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Rosemary

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

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Crisp, golden chicken thighs coated in aromatic garlic and rosemary, cooked quickly in an air fryer for a healthy weeknight dinner. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 tsp dried 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. In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Rub the mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken thighs.
Step 3: Place chicken in air fryer basket in a single layer. Set air fryer to 375°F and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and cooked through.