Description
Crispy and juicy air fryer lemon pepper chicken thighs seasoned with a zesty lemon pepper blend. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
In a small bowl, combine lemon zest, black pepper, kosher salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Rub olive oil evenly over both sides of the chicken thighs.
Sprinkle the lemon pepper seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken thighs, pressing gently to adhere.
Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they do not overlap.
Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes.
Flip the chicken thighs so the skin side is up and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy.
Remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer and immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes