Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
These lemon garlic chicken thighs are juicy, flavorful, and cooked in the air fryer until tender with lightly golden edges. Finished with a simple lemon garlic butter, this easy chicken dinner is bright, savory, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 6
Calories: 313kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs Chicken Thighs boneless skinless, about 5–6 thighs
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Season the chicken: In a bowl toss the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Arrange chicken thighs in a single layer in the basket.
- Air fry 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through
- While the chicken cooks, make the lemon garlic butter: melt butter in a small pan over medium heat (1 minute).
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest (30 seconds).
- Spoon the lemon garlic butter over the cooked chicken and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry: This helps the seasoning stick better and helps the chicken brown more evenly.
- Cook in a single layer: Leave a little space between the chicken thighs so the hot air can move around them.
- Make the sauce at the end: This keeps the garlic from overcooking and keeps the lemon tasting fresh.
- Add the sauce after cooking: The chicken keeps its better texture, and the sauce tastes brighter on top.
- Adjust the lemon to your taste: Use the full amount for a stronger lemon finish, or start with a little less if you want a softer lemon flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 506mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 348IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
