Air-Fryer Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs

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These Air-Fryer Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs are a flavorful & nutritious recipe. This recipe doesn’t require much oil, so it’s not too heavy. These chicken thighs are juicy and crisp. This dish prepares fast in just 30 minutes. We can easily serve them as a dinner for some part or event as well. It contains chicken thighs, lemon juice, garlic cloves, and seasoning. We can easily find them in the stores or even in the pantry. Air-Fryer Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs contains 320 kcal in one portion of the dish. This chicken thigh doesn’t contain any butter or cream, so it is naturally dairy-free.

STATS:

  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Portion: 4 servings
  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Time for cooking: 18–22 minutes
  • Overall time: Thirty minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Main Course
  • Diet: Low Carb, Keto Friendly, Gluten-Free
  • Portion size: 1 chicken thigh

EQUIPMENT:

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs
  • Measuring spoons
  • Meat thermometer

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKEN THIGHS:

  • We use chicken thighs to prepare this dish. It contains healthy fat content, which makes it juicier and more flavorful. Use the chicken breast also for this purpose.

LEMON JUICE:

  • We use fresh lemon juice to prepare this dish. It will provide the tangy flavor and bright texture. Use the fresh lemon juice for this purpose, as the bottle of lemon juice will not provide the same results.

GARLIC:

  • Use the garlic to add more flavors in this dish. We have to use fresh garlic for the best taste. Utilize the garlic paste instead if required, but it will not provide similar taste.

OLIVE OIL:

  • We utilize olive oil to make the crisp chicken. It will keep the chicken thighs juicy and tasty. We can also use avocado oil instead for this purpose.

PAPRIKA POWDER:

  • Paprika powder will add the smoky flavor and color to the dish. Use the smoked paprika or chili powder to add a spicy and warm taste to the dish.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. We have to fry the chicken thighs with a paper towel.
  2. Take a bowl and add lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, lemon zest, black pepper, paprika powder, and oregano powder.
  3. Now we apply the mixture equally to the chicken thighs.
  4. Then we heat the air fryer for three to five minutes.
  5. Put the chicken thighs in the basket & air-fry them for 10 minutes.
  6. Then change the sides and cook for another eight to ten minutes till crisp.
  7. Leave them for five minutes, then serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

LOW-CARB:

  • Cauliflower Rice
  • Zucchini Noodles
  • Garlic Butter Asparagus
  • Steamed Broccoli
  • Sautéed Spinach

SIDES:

  • Quinoa Salad
  • Brown Rice
  • Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Greek Salad
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad

COMFORT SIDES:

  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Creamy Coleslaw
  • Buttered Corn
  • Mac and Cheese
  • Dinner Rolls

FRESH & LIGHT:

  • Arugula Salad
  • Lemon Herb Couscous
  • Avocado Salad
  • Caprese Salad
  • Steamed Green Beans

SAUCE & DIPS:

  • Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  • Tzatziki
  • Honey Mustard
  • Chimichurri
  • Lemon Butter Sauce

TIPS:

  • We don’t have to add lots of chicken thighs to the basket, as they don’t get properly crisp.
  • Dry the chicken with a towel to make them crisp.
  • Monitor the chicken with the thermometer so they don’t remain uncooked.
  • Sprinkle some chili flakes to make them spicier.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the chicken in the covered vessel & stock them for 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the chicken thighs in the closed box and freeze for three months.

FAQs:

Will we utilize the chicken thighs without the bones?

  • Yes, we can easily utilize the chicken thighs without the bones. We just have to decrease the cooking time by five minutes in total.

Will I prepare this dish with chicken breast?

  • Yes, we can easily use the chicken breast to prepare this dish. It might not be as juicy, but it cooks more quickly than chicken thighs.

How can I rewarm the remaining chicken?

  • We can rewarm the remaining dish in the air fryer at 180 degrees F for four to five minutes.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Portion size: 1 chicken thigh

Calories: 320 kcal

Protein: 28 g

Total carbs: 2 g

Net carbs: 1.5 g

Fiber: 0.5 g

Fat: 22 g

Sodium: 0.6 g

Potassium: 0.35 g

Calcium: 0.02 g

Vitamin A: 0.0002 g

Iron: 0.002 g

Portion: 4