Ingredients · Herbs & spices
Thyme
Woody Mediterranean herb. Lemony, savory, and sturdy enough for rubs and long cooks.
In the air fryer. Dried thyme blooms in oil rubs. Fresh sprigs can ride the basket; strip leaves before eating woody stems.
Nutrition
Typical values per 1 tsp dried (1g)
3kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Carbs
- 1g
- Fiber
- 1g
Approximate kitchen reference. Not a lab label. Brands and cuts vary.
Origin
Mediterranean hillsides; pairs with chicken, potatoes, and herbes de Provence blends.
Herbal & culinary notes
Thymol-rich aromatic; culinary sprigs are food, not medicine.
How to store
Fresh sprigs: fridge wrapped a week. Dried thyme: airtight, dark, cool for months.
Food safety
Rinse fresh sprigs. Woody stems are not for eating.
Food hazards
Low risk. Essential oil is potent. Do not ingest undiluted.
Recipes using Thyme
American · 360°F · 60 min
Air Fryer Whole Chicken
Rotisserie-style whole chicken in the basket: crisp skin, juicy meat, about an hour for a 4 lb bird.
Caribbean · 380°F · 28 min
Air Fryer Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Allspice, Scotch bonnet heat and thyme on bone-in thighs. Island char from a basket, not a drum.
French · 380°F · 20 min
Air Fryer French Dijon Chicken
Mustard-herb chicken thighs with a bistro glaze. French weeknight ease.
French · 390°F · 16 min
Air Fryer French Ratatouille Vegetables
Zucchini, eggplant, pepper and tomato roasted until jammy. Provençal sides from the basket.