Description
Frozen chicken thighs in the air fryer are made with just 3 ingredients and result in a perfectly tender and juicy thigh!
- My favorite air fryer
Oil sprayer
Instant Read Thermometer
Ingredients
1 1/2 to 2poundsfrozen chicken thighs
1tablespoonolive oil
1tablespoonMcCormick Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F.
- Place the frozen chicken thighs in the air fryer and cook them for 15 minutes until the chicken is just thawed.
- Spray each thigh with olive oil, then sprinkle them with lemon pepper seasoning evenly on both sides.
- Cook the thighs for 12-15 additional minutes, flipping once halfway through. They are done when they hit 165 degrees F at their thickest point using a meat thermometer.
Notes
- Let the air fryer fully preheat before adding the frozen chicken thighs. They thaw more evenly in a preheated air fryer, so I never skip this step.
- Make sure all of the chicken thighs are separated before being air fried. If they are connected together, it will change the cooking time and cause them to cook unevenly.
- Cook the frozen chicken thighs until just thawed before adding the oil and seasoning. For me, this is always around the 15-minute mark.
- Use an oil mister to spray the chicken thighs on all sides. A mister is my favorite way to disperse the oil evenly without using too much.
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before cutting into it. This allows the meat to reabsorb the juices, so it’s worth the wait!
- Cook thawed chicken thighs in a preheated air fryer at 400 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Reheat leftovers in a preheated air fryer at 350 degrees F for about 3 to 5 minutes until warmed thoroughly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 19gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 246mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 94IUCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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