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Air Fryer Lemon Greek Chicken and Potatoes – Crispy, Juicy, and Packed with Greek Flavors

Air Fryer Lemon Greek Chicken and Potatoes

This cozy one-pan dinner delivers crispy potatoes, juicy chicken, and bold Greek flavors, all cooked to perfection in the air fryer. It's simple, fresh, and loaded with lemony-herb goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or a mix of thighs and drumsticks
  • 1.5 pounds small potatoes Yukon Gold or baby potatoes
  • 1 large lemon plus extra wedges for serving
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or lemon-thyme if available
  • 0.5 tsp dried rosemary optional
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley or dill for garnish, optional
  • crumbled feta cheese optional, for serving

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry potatoes. Cut large ones in half. Pat chicken skin dry.
  2. In a bowl, toss potatoes with half the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, rub chicken with remaining oil, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 5 minutes.
  5. Place potatoes in air fryer basket. Nestle chicken thighs (skin side up) on top.
  6. Air fry for 25–30 minutes. Toss potatoes and rearrange chicken halfway through.
  7. Check internal temp (165°F/74°C). Garnish with herbs and optional feta before serving with lemon wedges.

Notes

You can add other vegetables like zucchini or bell pepper in the last 10–12 minutes of cooking. Leftovers reheat well in the air fryer at 350°F for 5–10 minutes.