Name: Lemon Pepper Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4–6 chicken thighs (you can either use bone-in or boneless); 1 lemon, sliced; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Lemon Pepper Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are so good! You can not go wrong with this recipe. Packed with the lemon flavor and a dash of pepper, this will soon become one of your family’s favorite Air Fryer Meals.

There is nothing better in the spring or summer than a chicken dish infused with the natural citrus flavor of lemon!

Oh, so good! And with the acid in the lemon, it really helps to marinate your chicken dish, so you end up with not only a great tasting dish but a tender chicken dish!

And the meat from the chicken thighs is amazingly well cooking in the Air Fryer, tender, juicy and flavorful! Such a great winning combination!

If you are looking for even more Air Fryer Chicken Recipes, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN WINGS, AIR FRYER CRISPY HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN, AIR FRYER CHICKEN FAJITAS, and AIR FRYER HONEY BALSAMIC CHICKEN.

Ingredients Needed For Lemon Pepper Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Chicken Thighs
Lemon
Olive Oil
Italian Seasoning
Lemon Juice
Salt
Black Pepper

How To Make Lemon Pepper Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Sesaon Chicken Thighs with Salt and Black Pepper

Start by laying out your chicken, season them with salt and pepper.

Add spcies and lemon to the chicken thighs

Then place the chicken thighs into a large bowl, pour in the olive oil, Italian seasoning, lemon juice.

Lemon-Slices-in-Bowl-with-Chicken-Thighs

Use your hands and make sure each chicken thigh is coated. Add the sliced lemons. Place the chicken thighs (in a single layer) in the air fryer basket.

Set the temperature to 350 degrees F for 10 minutes, air fryer setting. After 10 minutes, flip the chicken and cook another 10 minutes at 350 degrees F.

After the 10 minutes are up, check and ensure your chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Once your chicken is fully cooked, remove the chicken thighs.

How To Cook Chicken Thighs In An Air Fryer

This is such an easy way to make chicken thighs. Place the chicken thighs into the air fryer basket, and set the temperature.

This recipe will work in any Air Fryer Basket or Oven Model, including the Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot Crisp Lid, and Melathy Lid. The recipe will remain the same.

The key to remember is not to crowd your basket. For perfectly cooked Air Fryer Chicken Thighs, you want to leave lots of space around the chicken thighs so they crisp up perfectly.

What Temperature To Cook Chicken Thighs In The Air Fryer

I tend to use the temperature of 350 degrees F, air fryer setting, to perfectly cook my chicken thighs.

Remember always to check your chicken thighs to make sure they are fully cooked by using a meat thermometer, and the internal temperature of the chicken thighs needs to be 165 degrees F.

What To Serve With Lemon Pepper Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

This air fryer chicken is low-carb, KETO friendly, and Gluten-Free. So, you can really serve it with any of your favorite sides.

I love it alongside a healthy garden salad, but other options work as well, including a plate of pasta, rice, or even mashed potatoes!

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Yield: 4 Servings