AirVenture Air Fryer Chicken
Crispy baked chicken thighs with lemon and herbs, ready in 30 minutes. This Mediterranean-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, lemon, dried oregano for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 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 lb skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 (zested and juiced) lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried oregano, and zest of 1/2 lemon.
- Step 3: Rub mixture evenly over chicken thighs.
- Step 4: Place chicken in air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side up.
- Step 5: Air fry at 375°F for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step 6: Squeeze 1 tbsp lemon juice over chicken before serving.
