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A plate filled with a lemon pepper seasoned chicken thigh and veggies.
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5 from 4 votes

Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs are super juicy and flavorful. They are done in just 25 minutes and pair well with so many side dishes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 312.09kcal
Author: Sarah Hill

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in skin on chicken thighs
  • 2 ½ large lemons
  • 1 ½ tablespoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Begin by soaking the chicken thighs in the juice from 2 lemons for 5 minutes. Drain the lemon juice.
  • Season the chicken with the black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne and Italian seasoning. Pour olive oil over the chicken and rub to coat the chicken on all sides.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F. Squeeze ½ of a lemon over the chicken before cooking.
  • Air fry for 25-30 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through. Internal temperature should be at least 165 degrees F.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice and fresh black pepper for this recipe.
  • Cook the chicken to no more than 170 degrees F. Any longer and the chicken can begin to dry out. Use a meat thermometer by sticking it into the thickest part of the chicken.
  • Cooking time will vary depending on your air fryer model. Be sure to check the temperature of the chicken after 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 312.09kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.06g | Protein: 35.45g | Fat: 17.16g | Saturated Fat: 5.35g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.24g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.31g | Trans Fat: 0.15g | Cholesterol: 116.95mg | Sodium: 675.56mg | Potassium: 622.46mg | Fiber: 0.73g | Sugar: 0.06g | Vitamin A: 76.62IU | Vitamin C: 0.16mg | Calcium: 45.99mg | Iron: 1.38mg