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Air Fryer Italian Herb Chicken Thighs

Crispy-skinned chicken thighs coated in garlic and Italian seasoning, air-fried in under 25 minutes. Serve with grilled tomatoes and squash for a complete weeknight dinner.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
32g
Air Fryer Italian Herb Chicken Thighs
simplequickamericanchickencrispytenderjuicyweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season all over with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Toss chicken with olive oil, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning until evenly coated.

  3. Step 3

    Arrange chicken skin-side up in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

  4. Step 4

    Air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes until skin is golden brown and internal temp hits 165°F.

  5. Step 5

    Let rest 3 minutes, then serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • air fryer
  • paper towels
  • instant-read thermometer

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