Crisp Air-Fried Lemon-Herb Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs with a golden, herb-crusted exterior, finished with a bright lemon finish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that stays keto-friendly. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe (keto, high-protein), ready in about 37 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, dried rosemary 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 low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 22 min Serves 2 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Toss chicken thighs in a bowl with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder until fully coated.
  3. Step 3: Arrange seasoned chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, skin-side up, and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes until golden and crispy.
  4. Step 4: Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the chicken, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes until the skin is deeply golden and edges are crisp.

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