Air Fryer Garlic Lime Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer Garlic Lime Chicken Thighs
Succulent chicken thighs marinated in a zesty garlic lime sauce and cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
Servings: 4 | Cook Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice and zest, paprika, salt, black pepper, cumin, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade, ensuring even coverage, and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 380°F and allow it to preheat for 5 minutes.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, skin side up.
- Cook Chicken: Air fry the chicken at 380°F for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is crispy.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Tips
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Make sure the chicken pieces do not overlap in the air fryer to ensure even cooking.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper according to spice preference.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through.
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