Description
Crispy and flavorful air fryer lemon pepper chicken with a zesty kick. Quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
- Coat the chicken evenly with the mixture.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the chicken with cooking oil before air frying.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer—it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken, lemon pepper chicken, healthy dinner, easy recipe