Air Fryer Lemon-Thyme Chicken Thighs

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

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Tender chicken thighs with bright citrus and herb notes, perfectly crisp in the air fryer. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on, 2 lbs chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1, thinly sliced lemon
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side up. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with 1 tbsp fresh thyme, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 cup lemon slices.
Step 3: Air fry at 375°F for 18-20 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the skin is golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.