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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs recipe
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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Course Main Course, Poultry
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword air-fryer-chicken-recipes, air-fryer-chicken-thighs, yogurt-marinated-chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Marinade time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 27 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 Tbsp fresh Italian parsley finely chopped, divided use
  • 3 Tbsp fresh dill finely chopped, divided use
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced (to equal 2 Tbsp)
  • 1 1/2 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dry oregano
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 large chicken thighs bone in skin on

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, 2 Tbsp parsley, 2 Tbsp dill, lemon juice, granulated garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, oregano and red pepper flakes in a small bowl
  • 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: Preheat the air fryer to 380°F. Remove chicken from marinade letting excess drip off. Discard marinade.
  • Spray basket of air fryer with cooking spray or an oil mister. Place chicken thighs skin side down in basket cooking for 12 minutes. Flip and continue to cook skin up for another 8-10 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached and juices run clear.
  • Let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with reserved parsley and dill.

Notes

Please note when baking the appearance and skin texture will be different than air frying. 
To Bake Chicken Thighs:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Fit a rimmed pan with a rack. Spray liberally with cooking spray.
  • Remove chicken from marinade allowing excess to drip off.
  • Place on a baking rack skin side up. 
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes or until juices run clear and a thermometer registers 165°F.
  • May broil to char skin further at the end of baking, if desired.
  • Rest for 5 minutes, then enjoy. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 989mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 478IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg