Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
Crispy, juicy chicken thighs coated in tangy lemon pepper seasoning and finished with melting butter—ready in 20 minutes. Zero fuss, all flavor.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels on both sides.
Step 2
Coat thighs generously with lemon pepper seasoning, rubbing it under the skin.
Step 3
Arrange thighs skin-side up in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Step 4
Air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes until skin is golden and internal temp hits 165°F.
Step 5
Top each thigh with 1/2 tbsp butter while still hot and let it melt.
Step 6
Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer
- paper towels
- instant-read thermometer (optional)
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