Description
A deliciously simple meal featuring tender and juicy chicken thighs, bursting with flavor from a mix of spices and herbs, all cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless (skinless chicken thighs)
- 1–2 TBS cajun seasoning
- 1 TBS onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1–2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 TBS fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- Juice from 1 lemon
- Zest from half a lemon
- 1 TBS cracked black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the mayo, lemon juice, lemon zest, and all the spices in a large bowl.
- Mix well to create the marinade.
- Coat the chicken thighs evenly with the marinade and let them sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Brush or drizzle the melted butter over the chicken thighs.
- Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the outside is crispy and the chicken is cooked through (at least 165°F/75°C).
- Remove from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Ensure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket while cooking to achieve crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken thighs, air fryer, easy recipe, juicy chicken, weeknight dinner