Best 4 Air Fryer Chicken Thighs With Salsa Verde And Lemony Kale Salad Recipes

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Calling all chicken and kale lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Salsa Verde and Lemony Kale Salad. This culinary masterpiece combines juicy, crispy chicken thighs, a vibrant salsa verde bursting with fresh herbs, and a refreshing lemony kale salad. Prepare to embark on a flavor journey that will leave you craving more. In this article, we'll guide you through the easy steps of preparing each recipe, ensuring a delightful dining experience. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your air fryer, and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

AIR-FRYER LEMON CHICKEN THIGHS



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These air-fryer lemon chicken thighs remind me of Sunday dinner. The lemon and herb butter really makes the chicken flavorful and juicy! If you don't have an air fryer, the chicken can be baked in the oven at 400° for about 45 minutes. -Alyssa Lang, North Scituate, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter, softened
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest and lemon juice. Spread 1 teaspoon butter mixture under the skin of each chicken thigh. Spread remaining butter over the skin of each thigh. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Place chicken, skin side up, on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook 20 minutes, turning once. Turn chicken again (skin side up) and cook until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, about 5 minutes.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

AIR FRYER CHICKEN THIGHS



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Tasty, quick, chicken thighs, with juicy meat and a crispy skin; you will love this chicken that is ready for the table in less than 30 minutes!

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skin-on, boneless chicken thighs
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and brush the skin-side of each piece with olive oil. Place chicken thighs, skin-side down, in a single layer on a plate.
  • Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl and sprinkle half the seasoning mixture evenly over the 4 chicken thighs. Turn thighs over and evenly sprinkle remaining seasoning mixture on top. Place chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side up.
  • Fry in the preheated air fryer until chicken is brown and juices run clear, about 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 355.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

AIR-FRYER CHICKEN THIGHS



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This air-fryer chicken thighs recipe creates meat that is crispy on the outside but super juicy on the inside. The paprika and garlic seasoning blend comes through beautifully. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat air-fryer to 375°. Brush chicken with oil. Combine remaining ingredients; sprinkle over chicken. Place chicken, skin side up, in a single layer on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 15-17 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

AIR FRYER CHICKEN THIGHS



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Cooking chicken thighs in an air fryer is a speedy way to achieve succulent meat with a delicious crispy skin. A spicy coating makes the perfect finishing touch

Provided by Samuel Goldsmith

Categories     Dinner

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tsp paprika
½ tsp mixed herbs
½ tsp garlic granules (optional)
4 chicken thighs, bone in
1 tsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine the paprika in a bowl with the herbs and garlic granules, if using, together with ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp ground black pepper. Scatter onto a plate. Rub the chicken thighs with the oil, then coat in the spice mix.
  • Put in the basket of your air fryer and cook, skin-side down, for 10 mins at 180C. Turn over and cook for a further 10-15 mins until cooked through and the skin is crispy. To check they are cooked, pierce the thickest part of the thigh with a knife to see if the juices run clear. Remove from the air fryer immediately to stop the skin from softening.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Fiber 0.3 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For crispy skin, pat the chicken thighs dry before seasoning and cooking.
  • To make sure the chicken thighs are cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • If you don't have an air fryer, you can also bake the chicken thighs in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • For a flavorful salsa verde, use fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, and basil. You can also add a touch of heat with some chopped jalapeño or serrano pepper.
  • To make a simple lemony kale salad, simply massage kale with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Conclusion:

This recipe for air fryer chicken thighs with salsa verde and lemony kale salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken thighs are crispy and flavorful, the salsa verde is bright and herbaceous, and the kale salad is refreshing and light. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover chicken thighs. Simply reheat the chicken thighs in the air fryer or oven, and then serve them with the salsa verde and kale salad.

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