Description
A simple and healthy recipe for air fryer lemon pepper chicken breast. It’s juicy, flavorful, and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub chicken with olive oil.
- Sprinkle lemon pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper evenly on both sides.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Adjust cooking time based on thickness of chicken.
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: air fryer, lemon pepper chicken, easy chicken recipe, healthy dinner