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lemon chicken in air fryer

Air fryer lemon chicken thighs

Air fryer lemon chicken thighs are bold, juicy and delicious! The bone-in and skin-on thighs marinate and quickly air fry so the chicken is moist and flavorful, with perfectly crispy skin. From start to finish these lemony pieces of chicken are ready to serve as a satisfying dinner in less than 1 hour!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 143 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken thighs skin on bone in
  • ½ teaspoon salt, pepper each
  • lemon zest and juice from a lemon
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon thyme, oregano
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine everything in the large bowl or ziplock bag. Let marinade for 20 minutes.
  • Cook in air fryer for 17-20 minutes at 400 degrees.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
Store leftovers in the air tight glass or plastic container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer until heated through.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcalProtein: 22gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 277mgVitamin A: 27IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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