Description
A delightful and crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken made in an air fryer, featuring zesty flavors and a perfect crunch.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken thighs – 4 pieces (bone-in, skin-on for best flavor)
- 🛢️ Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- 🍋 Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- 🍋 Lemon zest – 1 tablespoon (from about 1 lemon)
- 🧂 Black pepper – 1 teaspoon (freshly ground for best flavor)
- 🧄 Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
- 🧅 Onion powder – 1 teaspoon
- 🧂 Salt – 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, skin side up, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should read 165°F (75°C). Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken for longer.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked properly.
- Feel free to customize the marinade with additional spices or herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Lemon Pepper Chicken, Air Fryer Chicken, Crispy Chicken Recipe