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Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Thighs

5 from 4 votes
Author: ForkToSpoon.com
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
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Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Thighs makes for an incredibly easy and delicious meal. Made with a few ingredients, the air fryer bakes them to perfection!

Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 cup pesto sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Start by seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl (large enough for the chicken), scoop the pesto into it, add the olive oil, and place the chicken thighs.
  • Place the chicken thighs into the air fryer basket, set the temperature to 380 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 10 minutes, and then flip and air fry for another 7-8 minutes, until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 725kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 34gFat: 62gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 194mgSodium: 1310mgPotassium: 402mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1403IUCalcium: 118mgIron: 2mg