Crispy Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Thighs [Easy Dinner Recipe]

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Bone-in thighs are often less expensive and more flavorful.

In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and garlic powder.

Add the chicken thighs to the bowl with the marinade and toss or mix thoroughly until they are evenly coated.

If you have the time, cover the bowl and refrigerate it for 30 minutes to let the marinade soak in. If you're short on time, it's fine to skip this step.

Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit (about 190 degrees Celsius).

When the air fryer is hot, arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket with the skin side facing down.

Air fry the chicken thighs at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes.

Flip the thighs over and air fry them for another 10 minutes or until the skin is crispy and they are cooked through.

Remove the cooked chicken thighs from the air fryer and allow them to rest for a couple of minutes.

Serve the chicken warm with sides of your choice and extra lemon wedges.

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