25 Easy Air Fryer Recipes
4. Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Salsa Verde and Lemony Kale Salad
If you want a dinner that’s fast, simple, and full of bright flavors, this air fryer chicken thighs recipe is a smart choice. Using your air fryer means less oil and an easy cleanup. The combo of juicy chicken, fresh salsa verde, and a crisp lemony kale salad adds both taste and healthy greens to your meal.
This meal is a great way to switch up your weekly menu and try something new. Air frying gives you crispy skin without deep frying, and the tangy salad on the side brings extra freshness. Serve it for a family dinner or a simple lunch, and you might find yourself coming back to it often.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Serving Size
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
- 6 cups kale, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Preparation
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season them with the salt and pepper.
- Rub the olive oil over the chicken thighs and place them in the air fryer basket, skin side up.
- Air fry the chicken at 400°F for 22-25 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, toss the chopped kale with the lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil in a large bowl.
- Once the chicken is cooked, serve it hot with the salsa verde spooned on top and the lemony kale salad on the side.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 26 g
- Fat: 19 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Vitamin C: 35 mg
- Calcium: 100 mg
