Description
Crispy, juicy lemon chicken made in the air fryer. A quick and healthy dinner option with a zesty flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the chicken lightly with cooking oil before air frying.
- Adjust cooking time based on thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Serve with extra lemon wedges for added zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: air fryer lemon chicken, healthy chicken recipe, easy dinner