Buy Now → Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs Air Fryer
This will be the best Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs you will ever taste. It is so easy and delicious, you can air fry or bake in the oven. This is the perfect weekly roasted chicken thigh dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 chicken thighs 1x
- Category: main
- Method: air fry or bake
- Cuisine: asian
Ingredients
Scale
8 chicken thighs
zest of 2 lemons
2 lemons (juice of 1 lemon, cut the other lemon into slices)
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp mustard powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- In a small bowl, add the lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, olive oil, black pepper, mustard powder, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
- Toss the chicken thighs until they are evenly coated with the mixture.
Oven-Baked Method:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the Chicken: Arrange the coated chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place the lemon slices on and around the chicken thighs. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the skin is golden and crispy.
- Broil on high at the last 2 minutes of cooking to get a nice crispy skin and char.
- Let it rest before serving.
Air Fryer Method:
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the coated chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Place the lemon slices on and around the chicken thighs. Cook for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the skin is crispy and golden.
- Broil on high at the last 2 minutes of cooking to get a nice crispy skin and char.
- Let it rest before serving.
Notes
Don't have an air fryer?
Bake in the oven for 50 minutes, and flip halfway. Broil for 3 minutes to get a nice crust.