Air Fryer Lemon-Rosemary Chicken Thighs
Juicy chicken thighs with a bright citrus finish and aromatic rosemary, crisped perfectly in the air fryer for a simple weeknight dinner. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, lemon, fresh 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1, zested and juiced lemon
- 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then place in a bowl.
- Step 2: Add 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, and the zest and juice of 1 lemon to the chicken. Toss to coat evenly.
- Step 3: Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, skin-side up.
- Step 4: Air fry at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step 5: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
