Air Fryer Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Asparagus

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Juicy chicken thighs with bright lemon and garlic flavors, perfectly crisped in the air fryer and paired with tender asparagus. This Mediterranean-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, lemon, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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: 18 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Slice 1 lemon into thin rounds and mince 4 garlic cloves. Place 1 pound chicken thighs in a bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and the minced garlic, then toss to coat evenly.
  2. Step 2: Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, skin-side up. Add 12 ounces trimmed asparagus to the basket, then top with the lemon slices.
  3. Step 3: Cook at 375°F for 18 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.

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