Air Fryer Garlic-Herb Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

Crispy, succulent chicken thighs infused with aromatic garlic and herbs, finished with a rich butter sauce for a satisfying keto-friendly dinner. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe (low-carb), ready in about 37 minutes, pairs bone-in, 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 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 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp, finely chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Place the chicken thighs skin-side up in the air fryer basket and drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, then sprinkle with 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp chopped rosemary, and 1 tsp chopped thyme.
3. Step 3: Air fry at 375°F for 20-22 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the skin is golden and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. Step 4: While the chicken cooks, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in any accumulated juices from the chicken, then serve the butter sauce over the chicken.