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air fryer pesto chicken thighs

Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Thighs

5 from 5 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
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 

  • 8 pieces bone-in chicken thighs, or boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup pesto sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
  • 2 teaspoons Parmesan cheese, optional, add to the pesto sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon basil, for serving

Instructions

  • Start by seasoning the chicken with Kosher salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
  • In a small bowl (large enough for the chicken), scoop the pesto into it, add the olive oil, and lemon juice, mix well. Place the chicken thighs, in the pesto mixture.
  • Place the chicken thighs into the air fryer basket, set the air fryer temperature to 380 degrees F, air fryer setting, set cook time for 15-20 minutes, cook until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 1183mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1283IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 1mg