Air Fryer Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Herbs
Crisp-skinned chicken thighs infused with bright lemon and garlic, cooked to perfection in an air fryer for a quick, flavorful dinner. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat the 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl.
- Step 2: Sprinkle 1 tbsp cornstarch over the chicken and toss until evenly coated to enhance crispiness.
- Step 3: Arrange chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, skin-side up, and cook at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step 4: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.
