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

Cook Time 22

Marinade time 8

Total Time 8 27

Servings 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 and the skin is golden brown.
Let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with reserved parsley and dill.
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.
Broil to char skin further at the end of baking, if desired.
Rest for 5 minutes, then enjoy.

Notes

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.

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