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Frozen chicken thighs with lemon pepper seasoning in air fryer

Frozen Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer

Samantha Erb
For a quick dinner, cook frozen chicken thighs in the air fryer! Lemon pepper seasoning adds just the right punch of flavor.
4.75 from 27 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 to 6 servings
Calories 326 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F.
  • Place separated frozen chicken thighs in the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes until the chicken is just thawed.
  • Remove the chicken from the basket.
  • Spray each thigh with cooking oil, then sprinkle on the lemon pepper seasoning evenly.
  • Return the chicken to the basket and cook for 12-15 additional minutes, flipping once halfway through.
  • Remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer and enjoy with your favorite sides.

Notes

How to Reheat Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F.
  2. Place the leftover chicken thighs in the air fryer.
  3. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.
How to Cook Thawed Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer:
1. Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees.
2. Coat the chicken thighs evenly with Lemon Pepper seasoning then place in the air fryer in a single layer.
3. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes until chicken reaches 165 degrees.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 36gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 194mgSodium: 712mg
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