Name: Air Fryer Garlic Rosemary Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken thighs (4 chicken thighs); 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp minced fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried); 1/8 tsp garlic powder; salt and pepper to taste

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These Air Fryer Garlic Rosemary Chicken thighs are flavorful and super easy to make for dinner with just 5 ingredients! You’re family will love this simple recipe. Keto and gluten-free

Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer

I make chicken thighs often for my family because they’re cheap, easy-to-make and everyone eats them! they’re an alternative to Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters. That’s always a plus.

Also, you can serve many different side dishes with them too. Air Fryer Parmesan Rosemary Roasted Potatoes go GREAT with this chicken thigh recipe.

It’s so easy to make chicken thighs in your air fryer. They come out crispy and juicy as if they were fried but, they’re so much better for you.

You can use skinless, boneless chicken thighs or even drums if you prefer.

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How to Make Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer

I use my air fryer several times a week. I like it so much because it has five shelves and I can fit a lot of food in it at once. I even use it to reheat waffles and French fries.

I just love using it because there are so many air fryer recipes I can make in it.

So, lets get to it.

First, brush some EVOO on the skinless side of the chicken thighs.

Then, drizzle some lemon juice on them.

Next, sprinkle with minced fresh rosemary or use 1 tsp of dried rosemary.

Then, sprinkle with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Here’s what they’ll look like:

Cook in your air fryer at 365F for about 40 minutes depending upon the thickness of your chicken thighs.

If you want to give this recipe to your mom, but she doesn’t have an air fryer, see the convention oven instructions below.

When they come out of the air fryer, they’ll look like this!

Here’s what they look like up close!

I know you can’t wait to dig in. I certainly had to hold myself back while taking these pictures.

Conventional Oven Instructions

Follow the same prep instructions and cook in your conventional oven at 365F for 40-45 minutes.

Substitutions

Use skinless, boneless chicken thighs or drum sticks instead.
Substitute fresh thyme (in the same quantity) or 1 tsp of dried thyme.
Use lime juice instead of lemon juice.