Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs are super juicy and flavorful, made with homemade lemon pepper seasoning using fresh lemon juice and cracked black pepper instead of store-bought. This 25-minute recipe features a tangy, peppery marinade and air-fried crispy skin for the perfect bite!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 290.99kcal
Equipment
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.4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, 2 ½ large lemons
- 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.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
- 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.
- Cooked chicken will be stored well in both the fridge and the freezer. Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- If freezing, let the chicken defrost in the fridge or at room temperature and then reheat it in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 290.99kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.64g | Protein: 19.44g | Fat: 20.83g | Saturated Fat: 5.37g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9.09g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 110.74mg | Sodium: 670.69mg | Potassium: 365.87mg | Fiber: 2.62g | Sugar: 1.75g | Vitamin A: 169.44IU | Vitamin C: 35.93mg | Calcium: 40.37mg | Iron: 1.48mg
