Air Fryer Herb-Roasted Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

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Crispy, golden-skinned chicken thighs infused with rosemary and thyme, cooked to juicy perfection in an air fryer. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe, 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 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: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp dried rosemary
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Whisk 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp dried rosemary, 1 tbsp dried thyme, and 1 tsp garlic powder in a small bowl, then brush evenly over chicken thighs.
Step 3: Arrange seasoned thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, skin-side up, and cook at 375°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until skin is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.