Description
Sizzling air-fried chimichurri chicken thighs bring Argentinian zest to your dinner table with bold herbal flavors and crispy skin. Herb-packed marinade and quick air-frying technique deliver a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (skin-on)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Liquids and Extras:
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large lemon (juiced, approximately 0.25 cup or 60 milliliters juice)
- 1 recipe chimichurri sauce
Instructions
- Craft a robust marinade by whisking together aromatic spices, tangy citrus, and fragrant herbs in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Thoroughly massage the marinade into chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is completely enveloped in the flavorful mixture.
- Allow marinated chicken to rest and absorb flavors in the refrigerator for a minimum of half an hour, permitting spices to penetrate deeply.
- Preheat air fryer to 390°F, creating an optimal environment for crispy, golden-brown skin.
- Arrange chicken thighs skin-side facing upward in the air fryer basket, maintaining adequate spacing between pieces for even circulation.
- Cook for approximately 22-24 minutes, rotating chicken midway through the cooking process to guarantee uniform browning and consistent internal temperature.
- Verify doneness by confirming the chicken has reached a safe internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Remove thighs and let them rest briefly, allowing juices to redistribute and ensure maximum tenderness.
- Plate the chicken and generously drizzle with vibrant, herbaceous chimichurri sauce for a burst of fresh, zesty flavor.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by marinating chicken for the full 4 hours, allowing spices to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Create crispier skin by patting chicken thighs completely dry before seasoning and air frying.
- Adjust cooking time for smaller or boneless chicken thighs, reducing minutes by 3-5 to prevent overcooking.
- Swap chicken thighs with chicken breasts or drumsticks, maintaining similar cooking temperatures and times.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg