Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken
Description
Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken is ready in 30 minutes! Tender, juicy chicken breasts with bright, zesty lemon-pepper flavor — no marinating, no oven, just a handful of ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt, omit or reduce if your lemon pepper blend contains salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, to finish
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Arrange the chicken in the basket in a single layer without overlapping.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flip, then cook another 10–12 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Adjust for thickness.
- Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Equipment
- Instant-read meat thermometer
- Cooking spray (optional)
- Perforated parchment paper (optional)
Notes
- Cook to temperature, not time. Breast thickness changes the timing — 165°F is the only reliable doneness test.
- Thighs: 18–22 min · Tenders: 12–15 min (at 380°F, flipping halfway).
- Oven method: bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes, to 165°F internal.
- Storage: airtight container, refrigerated, 3–4 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 325mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.4mg