Lemon-Rosemary Bone-In Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer
Lemon-Rosemary Bone-In Chicken Thighs cooked in an air fryer is the perfect recipe for those looking for a delicious and sophisticated meal to serve for a weeknight dinner. You’re working with simple ingredients and a cooking appliance that can get dinner on the table in no time. Best of all: each serving has only one gram of carbs.
Lemon-Rosemary Bone-In Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer
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The pairing of lemon and rosemary infuses the chicken with a vibrant flavor that will have everyone at the table wanting more. The air fryer cooks the chicken to crispy perfection. Together, you’ve got. delicious low-carb dish.
When getting the ingredients ready, be sure to wash and dry the lemons and rosemary thoroughly. Remove the leaves from the rosemary stems and chop them finely. Cut the lemons in half and squeeze the juice into a bowl. For the best flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight to allow it to fully absorb the flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 whole lemon quartered
- Sprigs of fresh rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Remove chicken thighs from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Set aside.
- Turn on the air fryer and select the Air Fryer function. Set the temperature to 400 F and adjust the timer to 25 minutes. Press “Start” to preheat the unit.
- While the unit preheats, brush the chicken thighs with olive oil and squeeze the lemon wedges on both sides. Add the garlic powder, dried rosemary, salt and pepper and set aside.
- When the air fryer beeps and flashes “Add Food,” open the lid and place the chicken thighs inside.
- Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer in an even layer. Close the lid to start air frying.
- After 12 minutes, lift the lid and use silicone tipped tongs to turn the chicken thighs so they brown evenly. Add the lemon wedges and close the lid.
- Continue air frying for another 10 minutes
- When the cooking time is up, check the internal temperature of the chicken thighs with an meat thermometer. Safe cooking temperature for bone-in chicken thighs is 165 F. However, aim for 170 -175 F for best results. If the chicken is within this range, Remove the chicken from the air fryer. If not, cook in five minute increments until you get the temperature between 165 and 175 F.
- Remove the chicken thighs and lemon wedges from the air fryer. Allow the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
- Transfer the chicken thighs and warm lemon wedges to a large serving platter. Garnish with sprigs of fresh rosemary, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
As written this recipe has only one net carb. Some of these pictures show roasted potatoes that I served with this dish at one time. If you decide to serve roasted potatoes, then you’ll need to recalculate the nutrition information. If you want a lower-carb vegetable to serve with lemon rosemary chicken thighs, I would suggest air fryer asparagus.
When turning the chicken thighs or any food in an air fryer, only use silicone coated or non-stick safe. For instance, with this recipe, you should choose silicone tipped tongs.
Cook times and instructions will vary based on your air fryer. among different units. Be sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken using a meat thermometer before removing from the air fryer, to ensure it is cooked to a safe level.
Lemon-Rosemary Bone-In Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 whole lemon quartered
- Sprigs of fresh rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Remove chicken thighs from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Set aside.
- Turn on the air fryer and select the Air Fryer function. Set the temperature to 400 F and adjust the timer to 25 minutes. Press “Start” to preheat the unit.
- While the unit preheats, brush the chicken thighs with olive oil and squeeze the lemon wedges on both sides. Add the garlic powder, dried rosemary, salt and pepper and set aside.
- When the air fryer beeps and flashes “Add Food,” open the lid and place the chicken thighs inside.
- Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer in an even layer. Close the lid to start air frying.
- After 12 minutes, lift the lid and use silicone tipped tongs to turn the chicken thighs so they brown evenly. Add the lemon wedges and close the lid.
- Continue air frying for another 10 minutes
- When the cooking time is up, check the internal temperature of the chicken thighs with an meat thermometer. Safe cooking temperature for bone-in chicken thighs is 165 F. However, aim for 170 -175 F for best results. If the chicken is within this range, Remove the chicken from the air fryer. If not, cook in five minute increments until you get the temperature between 165 and 175 F.
- Remove the chicken thighs and lemon wedges from the air fryer. Allow the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
- Transfer the chicken thighs and warm lemon wedges to a large serving platter. Garnish with sprigs of fresh rosemary, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!