Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

Single air fryer lemon pepper chicken thigh on a plate with collard greens and roasted carrots.

5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

Elevate your dinner game with crispy, juicy lemon pepper chicken thighs made effortlessly in the air fryer—bursting with zesty flavor and ready in no time!

Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 24

Total Time 10

Servings people

Calories 290kcal

Author Lisa Bynum

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon pepper seasoning. Whisk until the ingredients are evenly combined.
Add the chicken thighs to a zippered storage bag. Pour the lemon pepper marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag and shake to coat the chicken thighs with the seasoning. Allow the chicken to marinate in the bag for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the air fryer at 400 degrees for five minutes. Spray the inside of the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
Place the chicken thighs in an even layer in the basket skin side down. Bake for 12 minutes.
Flip the chicken thighs so they are skin-side up. Bake for an additional 12 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
For extra crispy skin, continue to bake the chicken in five-minute increments until it reaches your desired level of crispness.
Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Storage. Transfer any leftover chicken to an airtight container within two hours. Store in the refrigerator and consume within four days.

Freezing. Transfer the air fryer chicken thighs to a large zippered freezer bag and squeeze out any excess air. You can also wrap each piece individually in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Consume within three months. Thaw the chicken completely before eating or reheating.

Reheating. To maintain crispy chicken thighs, you can reheat the chicken in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. You can also reheat it in the oven at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. I don't recommend reheating this dish in the microwave as it tends to make the skin rubbery.

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