Crispy Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs with Asparagus
Deliciously crispy chicken thighs marinated in lemon and garlic, paired with tender asparagus, all made in the air fryer for a quick and healthy meal.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (4) chicken thighs, skin-on
- (1 tablespoon) olive oil
- (2 tablespoons) lemon juice
- (1 tablespoon) lemon zest
- (4) garlic cloves, minced
- (1 teaspoon) salt
- (1/2 teaspoons) black pepper
- (1/2 teaspoons) paprika
- (1) bunch asparagus, trimmed
- (1 teaspoon) dried thyme
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Add 2/4 teaspoon black pepper and 2/4 teaspoon paprika.
- 2
Add 4 chicken thighs to the marinade and coat well. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
- 3
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the asparagus by trimming the ends and placing them in a separate bowl.
- 4
Drizzle the asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and toss to coat evenly.
- 5
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200 °C) for 5 minutes.
- 6
Place the marinated chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, skin side up, and cook for 20 minutes.
- 7
After 20 minutes, add the asparagus to the air fryer basket around the chicken thighs and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75 °C) and the asparagus is tender.
- 8
Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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