Looking for the best chicken thigh air fryer recipe? These yogurt-marinated Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, and packed with fresh lemon and dill flavor. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Easy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe

These crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are marinated in a flavorful blend of Greek yogurt and fresh lemon juice, infusing the meat with bright citrus notes while keeping it incredibly tender. Seasoned with oregano and fresh dill, they bring a delicious Mediterranean flair to your table. Cooking them in the air fryer creates perfectly golden, crispy skin with just the right amount of char, while the inside stays juicy and full of flavor.

Key ingredients to make Greek Air Fryer Chicken Thighs: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

Chicken – Skin on bone-in chicken thighs.
Yogurt – The lactic acid in Greek yogurt tenderizes the chicken and infuses flavor.
Aromatics – Italian parsley and fresh dill for an earthy flavor,
Citrus – Lemon juice adds bright citrus notes.
Spices – Granulated garlic or garlic powder, salt, freshly ground black pepper, onion powder, dry oregano and crushed red pepper flakes.

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How to Make the BEST Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe

Prepare Yogurt Marinade Ingredients – Whisk together Greek yogurt, parsley, dill, lemon juice, granulated garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, oregano and red pepper flakes in a small bowl
Chicken Thighs – Place chicken thighs into a large Ziploc bag. Add marinade. Seal and shake to evenly coat chicken pieces. Place into the fridge to marinate overnight or at least 8 hours.
Prepare Air Fryer – Preheat the air fryer to 380°F. Spray basket of air fryer with cooking spray or an oil mister.
Cook – Remove chicken from marinade and arrange skin side down in basket cooking per the recipe until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached and juices run clear and golden brown.
Stand Time – Let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with reserved parsley and dill and serve as an entree make a Greek salad or serve on wraps.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer

Large Air Fryer.
Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
Sharp knife and chopping board to prep the fresh herbs.
Shallow dish, large bowl or large Ziploc bag.
Instant-read thermometer.

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Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

Greek Yogurt Chicken – Plain Greek yogurt is best for this recipe. Should you choose to use regular plain yogurt, it’s more tart, so decrease the lemon juice by 1 tablespoon.
Chicken – You can adapt this recipe using boneless skinless chicken thighs or boneless skinless chicken breasts.
Marinade Time – You absolutely will love this meal if you marinate the chicken overnight! Yogurt marinades allow the chicken to slowly break down and soften in such a way that you end up with the juiciest chicken in the world. Not to mention the air fryer allows the outside skin to get really crispy and delicious. The fresh flavor combination will blow your socks off.
Citrus – In a pinch you could use lemon juice from concentrate or even lime juice, if desired.
Charring the Skin Adds Flavor – The amount of time this is left in the air fryer will make the chicken look a little charred, but it actually ends up being deliciously crispy and yummy that way. If you don’t like that, you can decrease the cooking time by 1-2 minutes.
Extra Greek Yogurt Marinade – I highly recommend making a double batch of the marinade so you have some extra to serve for dipping. Never serve marinade that has been used for marinating raw poultry or meat, it’s not safe. Make extra and pop it into the fridge for safe keeping, or serve tzatziki sauce on the side.
Yogurt Dressing – This marinade recipe also makes a delicious dressing for Greek salads. when doing so, use buttermilk to thin out consistency for a salad dressing. Add in small amounts until it reaches the consistency that you want.

Storage and Leftovers

Leftovers – On the slight, miniscule chance that you have any of these incredible pieces of Air Fryer Chicken Thighs leftover , you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating – Reheat gently in the air fryer or serve chilled on salads and wraps.
Freezer – You can also transfer to a freezer-safe container and store frozen for 2-3 months Thaw in the fridge and enjoy for meal prep, reheat or enjoy cold.

More Air Fryer Recipes to Make

If you’re an air fryer fan or if you’re new to the concept, I have some fan favorites here in the MSSK recipe index that you may want to try.

Cajun seasoned Air Fryer Salmon.
Air Fryer Crispy Potatoes can be made with a variety of potatoes for an easy side dish option.
Juicy panko coated Air Fryer Pork Chops.
Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts can be drizzled with balsamic glaze or maple syrup.
Air Fryer Southern Fried Chicken is finger licking good.
Air Fryer Meatloaf is filled with comforting flavors.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings from Natasha’s Kitchen.

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