Air Fryer Lemon Rosemary Chicken

Air Fryer Lemon Rosemary Chicken- these boneless chicken thighs are so juicy and flavorful and air fry in under 20 minutes. They make a wonderfully healthy meal.

Air Fryer Lemon Rosemary Chicken on a plate with lemon slices.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Lemon Rosemary Chicken

  • Olive Oil
  • Garlic
  • Garlic Powder
  • Lemon Juice
  • Paprika
  • Sugar– just a touch of sugar makes these chicken thighs taste so good.
  • Pepper
  • Fresh Rosemary– you can use dried in a pinch but it won’t be as flavorful.
  • Lemon Zest
  • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Cooked chicken thighs in air fryer basket.

How To Make

  1. Marinate. Combine first 9 ingredients in a ziptop bag. Add chicken and marinate 30 minutes to 8 hours.
  2. Air Fry. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. Add chicken and air fry 14 to 18 minutes.

How Long To Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Different air fryers cook at different rates so use the air frying time as an estimate. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Since chicken thighs have plenty of fat, you can safely cook them past 165 degrees without drying them out. An instant-read thermometer is useful for determining when they are done.

Lemon Rosemary Chicken in air fryer basket.

Variations and Substitutions

  • Use honey in place of sugar.
  • Make it spicy. Add a little cayenne pepper to the marinade.
  • Use chopped fresh dill or oregano in place of rosemary.
  • Chicken breasts can be used in place of chicken thighs.
  • You can use bone-in chicken thighs with chicken but they will need a little longer to cook.

Storage

Leftovers will keep for 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Chicken on a plate with rosemary and lemon slices.

Great Sides To Go With This Recipe

Air Fryer Lemon Rosemary Chicken close-up.

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Air Fryer Lemon Rosemary Chicken

Air Fryer Lemon Rosemary Chicken- these boneless chicken thighs are so juicy and flavorful and air fry in under 20 minutes. They make a wonderfully healthy meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time16 minutes
Marinate Chicken30 minutes
Total Time56 minutes
Course: dinner, main dish
Yield: 4
Calories: 261kcal

Equipment

Materials

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 4 to 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions

  • Combine first 9 ingredients in a large ziptop bag.
  • Add chicken, seal bag and massage mixture into chicken.
  • Marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees for a few minutes.
  • Add chicken and air fry 14 to 18 minutes. You can flip them over halfway through but it is not necessary.
  • Sprinkle with parsley if desired and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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