The juiciest chicken thighs EVER! Simple ingredients and major flavor! Don’t let the mayo frighten you. It’s necessary!
Prep Time1hour
Cook Time40minutes
Servings8people
Ingredients
Chicken:
8bonelessskinless chicken thighs
1-2TBScajun seasoning
1TBSonion powder
2tspgarlic powder
1tspchili powder
1-2tspsmoked paprika
1tspthyme
1tsprosemary
1TBSfresh parsley
1/4cupMayoJust trust me on this, mkay?
1/2cupunsalted buttermelted
Lemon Pepper Sauce
Juice from 1 lemon
zest from half a lemon
1tspgarlic powder
1TBScracked black pepper
salt to taste
Instructions
Chicken:
Season the chicken thighs will all if the ingredients.
Toss well to ensure that the thighs are coated evenly with the spices and mayo.
Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat your air fryer.
Line the basket of the air fryer with aluminum foil.
Place the thighs into the basket. Leave enough space between each other to ensure even cooking. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook in batches to prevent overcrowding.
Air fry the chicken thighs on 400°F for 18-20 mins flipping the chicken over halfway through. Make sure the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F.
Remove the chicken from the air fryer and wrap it in aluminum foil.
Allow the thighs to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Lemon Pepper Sauce:
Stir all ingredients together well
Drizzle over the chicken
Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
*If using a conventional oven, bake at 400°F on a baking pan with a wired rack for 35-45 minutes or until fully cooked.