Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs Easy Weeknight Dinner
Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs offer a bright and zesty flavor that makes for an easy dinner. Perfect for a weeknight meal or family dinner, this air fryer chicken is juicy and tender with fresh lemon and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs bone in skin on
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- parsley and lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Use a paper towel to thoroughly dry the chicken thighs.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil honey garlic lemon juice paprika salt pepper and onion powder until well combined then either brush the mixture onto the chicken or toss the chicken in the bowl with the mixture to coat evenly.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with nonstick spray then arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer.
- Cook the chicken in the air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes turning once halfway through until an internal thermometer reaches 165 degrees.
- Garnish with parsley and add fresh lemon juice to taste before serving.
Notes
- Turn the chicken halfway through cooking to ensure even browning
- If the skin starts to darken too much near the end of cooking flip again to prevent burning
- You can season the chicken and cook immediately or refrigerate it for up to 12 hours to deepen the flavor
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 465kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 677mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g + 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 117mg