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Air Fryer Greek Chicken with summer vegetables is a one-basket Mediterranean dinner—juicy lemon-herb thighs, peppers, onion, and olives in just 25 minutes.

Air Fryer Greek Chicken with Summer Vegetables

4.77 from 13 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Juicy lemon-herb chicken thighs air fried with sweet red pepper, red onion, and kalamata olives, then finished with feta, parsley, and lemon. A bright, one-basket Mediterranean dinner ready in about 35 minutes plus marinating.

Ingredients 

For the marinade

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice, about 2 medium lemons
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill

For the chicken and vegetables

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
  • 1 small red onion, cut into 8 wedges
  • ⅔ cup kalamata olives

Optional garnishes

  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried thyme, and dried dill.
  • Place the chicken thighs, red pepper, red onion, and kalamata olives in a large resealable bag. Pour in the marinade, seal, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Line the bottom of the air fryer with aluminum foil so it covers the base and comes a little up the sides, forming a shallow bowl.
  • Pour the marinade, vegetables, and chicken onto the foil, arranging the chicken on top of the vegetables.
  • Cook at 350°F for 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Remove from the air fryer and drain the excess marinade. Plate and top with crumbled feta, chopped parsley, and lemon slices, if using.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Large resealable bag
  • Meat Thermometer,

Notes

  • For deeper flavor, marinate up to overnight (but no longer, as the lemon can soften the texture).
  • Air fryer wattages vary—rely on a 165°F internal temperature rather than time alone.
  • Leave off the feta to keep it dairy-free.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 26gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 568mgPotassium: 463mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1103IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg