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Four perfectly cooked, crispy Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs seasoned with black pepper and herbs on a white plate.

Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

This recipe provides instructions for making lemon pepper chicken thighs in an air fryer. It is a quick meal preparation suitable for dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 6 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1.5 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 Tablespoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken thighs in a bowl.
  2. Pour the lemon juice over the chicken.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the lemon pepper seasoning, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  4. Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the chicken thighs and toss to coat them evenly.
  5. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
  6. Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding.
  7. Air fry for 16 to 18 minutes, flipping the thighs halfway through the cooking time, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and serve immediately.

Notes

Cooking times may vary based on the thickness of the chicken thighs and your specific air fryer model. Check the internal temperature for doneness.

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