25-Minute Air Fryer Lemon Chicken That’s Incredibly Crispy
Crispy and tangy lemon chicken made in an air fryer for a healthier, quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 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
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Coat chicken breasts evenly with the marinade.
- Place 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 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken thickness.
- For extra crispiness, spray chicken with cooking oil before air frying.
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: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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