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Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
12
minutes
minutes
Total Time
22
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
250
Juicy, flavorful chicken breasts or thighs cooked to perfection in the air fryer with zesty lemon and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Protein
1.75
pounds
boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2
tablespoons
olive oil or avocado oil
2
tablespoons
lemon pepper seasoning
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
0.5
teaspoon
onion powder
0.5
teaspoon
smoked paprika
0.25
teaspoon
kosher salt
1
whole
lemon
(zested and juiced)
Freshly chopped parsley or thyme
for garnish
Instructions
Pat chicken dry, slice large breasts if needed.
Mix lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
Toss chicken with oil and seasoning; let sit 5-10 mins.
Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 mins.
Arrange chicken in basket, air fry 10-14 mins, flipping halfway, until cooked.
Squeeze lemon juice over hot chicken, garnish with herbs and zest.
Notes
Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
Calories:
250
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
air fryer, Chicken, Lemon