Air Fryer Greek Chicken with Crispy Fries
Lemon-oregano chicken thighs get a 20-minute air-fry spin into golden, juicy dinnertime gold. Plate with fries, cabbage slaw, and gravy for the full weeknight spread.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 42g
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in skin-on
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 1.5 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Toss chicken with olive oil, oregano, and juice from half the lemon, coating well.
- 3
Arrange skin-side up in a single layer in the air fryer basket without crowding.
- 4
Air fry at 380°F for 18–22 minutes until skin is golden and a meat thermometer reads 165°F.
- 5
Rest 2 minutes, then squeeze remaining lemon half over the chicken and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer
- paper towels
- meat thermometer
- citrus juicer or knife
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