Place your chicken thighs in a bowl, and add lemon juice, onion powder, pepper, garlic powder, salt, Italian seasoning, and sweet paprika, ensuring to coat each thigh evenly.
Gently massage the seasonings into the chicken.
Add your thighs to the air fryer basket, evenly spaced, with no overlapping. This may require cooking two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
Give the chicken a coat of non-stick cooking spray and air fry for 12 minutes at 400F. The chicken is done once the skin is crispy and golden brown, the juices run clear, and the internal temperature has reached 165F.
Garnish with lemon zest (optional), serve, and enjoy!
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Notes
Once you have seasoned your chicken thighs, let them marinate for 15-30 minutes. If you have the time, you can let them marinate for as long as overnight. This will help tenderize the meat, resulting in a more flavorful outcome.
Once the chicken thighs are cooked and removed from the air fryer, let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, giving you flavorful and tender chicken thighs.