Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken
This air fryer lemon pepper chicken delivers crispy, golden skin and juicy, tender results every time. A simple weeknight favorite the whole family will love.
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Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lb Bone-In, Skin-On Chicken Thighs
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 Lemon Zest
- 1 Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted
- Fresh Parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Lemon Wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs thoroughly dry with paper towels. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and rub it into the skin. Season all sides evenly with the lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and salt, pressing the seasonings into the meat.
- Sprinkle the lemon zest over the chicken thighs and gently rub it into the seasoning coating. The fresh zest adds a bright, aromatic citrus punch that store-bought lemon pepper seasoning alone cannot match.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F. Arrange the chicken thighs skin side up in the basket in a single layer, making sure they do not overlap.
- Air fry for 22 to 25 minutes, flipping the thighs once at the halfway mark, until the skin is deeply golden and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees F at the thickest part. Cooking thighs to 175 degrees F renders the fat properly and gives you the most tender, juicy result.
- While the chicken finishes cooking, stir together the melted butter and fresh lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and immediately drizzle the lemon butter over the hot thighs. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 19g
Cost: $10