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chicken thighs on a plate with lemons
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5 from 4 votes

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Easy and flavorful air fryer chicken thighs
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer chicken thighs
Servings: 6
Author: Heather Seeley

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs See notes for bone in thighs
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Pat chicken thighs dry. Brush olive oil over thighs and top with lemon juice.
  • In a small bowl, mix together lemon pepper, garlic powder, paprika and salt. Sprinkle and rub spice mixture on both sides of thighs.
  • Place chicken in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken thighs. Check to make sure internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F.

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Notes

If using bone in thighs, cook for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature is at least 165 degrees. 

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg