Air Fryer Whole30 Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

Name: Air Fryer Whole30 Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry; 1 lemon, zested and cut; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs rubbed with lemon zest, black pepper, and compliant spices, air-fried to juicy perfection with crackling skin. Every ingredient is Whole30-compliant.

35 minEasyServes 4350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry
1 lemon, zested and cut
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Pat 4 patted dry bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs thoroughly dry with paper towels - dry skin is essential for crispiness.
2

In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest from 1 lemon, 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Rub the mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.
3

Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 3 minutes.
4

Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F for 12 minutes. Flip skin-side up and cook another 10-13 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
5

Rest the chicken for 3 minutes. Squeeze fresh juice from the lemon over the top, garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve.

Questions

How long does Air Fryer Whole30 Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating.

Can I halve or double Air Fryer Whole30 Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, air-fry in batches; a crowded basket steams instead of crisping.

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