Description
Crispy golden-brown chicken fillets coated in a vibrant lemon pepper seasoning, cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the chicken with cooking oil before air frying.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: air fryer lemon pepper chicken, crispy chicken, easy chicken recipe