Lemon-Rosemary Bone-In Chicken Thighs

There's nothing quite like a family-friendly home-cooked dinner, and with this recipe for air-fryer, Lemon-Rosemary Bone-In Chicken Thighs that dream can become a reality! Incredibly versatile, these succulent and juicy chicken thighs are easy to make and only require a few ingredients.

Best of all, besides the delicious light citrusy flavour, the best part about this dish is how it's also healthy. With its high amounts of protein, low carbohydrates and fat, you can rest assured that your family will get all their vital nutrients as they enjoy this wonderful meal. Try this tasty recipe tonight; you won't be sorry!

It's very simple to follow, easy to make, and tastes great every time!

The air-fryer Lemon-Rosemary Bone-In Chicken Thighs recipe is a great way to make a delicious and healthy dinner for the family. It's very simple to follow, easy to make, and tastes great every time! Plus, it uses much fewer ingredients and takes less time than traditional methods of cooking chicken thighs. You'll end up with juicy, tender meat coated in an irresistibly savory lemon-rosemary gravy that your entire family will love. For such a quick and stress-free meal, this recipe packs quite the flavor punch and is definitely worth trying out for dinner tonight!

This was inspired by my other recipe on this site, and pairs well with this amazing sidedish recipe.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4

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Ingredients

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 3 T. extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 lbs. small multi-colored waxy potatoes, cut into equal, bite-sized pieces*
• 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 
• 1 t. dried rosemary
• 1 t. garlic powder
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 whole lemons, quartered
• Sprigs of fresh rosemary, for garnish
• *Red or other waxy potato can be substituted, if desired

Instructions

1. Remove chicken thighs from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Set aside.
   
2. Turn on the air fryer and select the “Air Crisp” function. Set the temperature to 400°F and adjust the timer to 25 minutes. Press “Start” to pre-heat the unit.
   
3. While the unit pre-heats, add the diced potatoes to a large bowl and top with one tablespoon olive oil, the dried rosemary, and garlic powder. Season with salt and black pepper, as desired, and toss to combine. Set aside.
   
4. Brush the chicken thighs with the remaining olive oil on both sides and set aside.
   
5. When the air fryer beeps and flashes “Add Food,” open the lid and place the chicken thighs inside.
   
6. Pour the seasoned potatoes in around the chicken thighs and spread into an even layer. Close the lid to start air frying.
   
7. After 12 minutes, lift the lid and carefully turn the chicken thighs and stir the potatoes so they brown evenly. Add the lemon wedges and close the lid.
   
8. Continue air frying for another 10 minutes, then check the internal temperature of the chicken thighs with an instant-read meat thermometer. Remove the lemon wedges and adjust final cook time, if necessary, depending on the results.

Note: Safe cooking temperature for bone-in chicken thighs is 165°F. However, aim for 170 - 175°F for best results. Remove the chicken from the air fryer when the temperature is within this range as the internal temperature will rise several degrees while the chicken rests.

9. Remove chicken thighs and roasted potatoes from the air fryer. Allow the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
   
10. Transfer the chicken thighs, roasted potatoes, and warm lemon wedges to a large serving platter. Garnish with sprigs of fresh rosemary, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Variations

With a few simple ingredient swaps or variations to the preparation, you can change things up while still keeping that savory flavor. Try swapping out the rosemary for thyme or oregano, adding an extra splash of lemon juice to enhance the citrus notes, or going heavy on garlic powder if you love garlicky flavors. You can also customize what works best with what's in season - try cubing some root vegetables of your choice and mixing it with the chicken thigh mix before air-frying. Whatever variations you decide to make, this classic chicken dish will always be a tasty hit all year round!

Equipment

Air - Fryer
Instant Read Meat Thermometer

Storage

Thinking about making some Lemon-Rosemary Bone-In Chicken Thighs for dinner but worried about storage? No need to worry - once you've cooked this delicious and healthy dinner recipe, you can store the leftovers in your fridge for up to four days. This makes for an easy go-to dinner for any busy family night or a picnic out with friends! Make sure you cool the food down before storing it away in the refrigerator and use an airtight container to ensure maximum freshness over those days. A tasty and nutritious meal that's suitable for storage - what more could you ask for?

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