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Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Chicken

This lemon garlic chicken is packed with flavor, and is such a versatile dinner idea for the family!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Rest time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 330 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Garnishes
  • lemon zest
  • Lemon wedges to add a squirt of lemon juice
  • minced fresh parsley

Instructions

Make marinade and prepare
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  1. Preheat air fryer to 370°F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, add the avocado oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried parsley, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and garlic. Whisk to combine well.
  3. Add chicken to bowl, and turn to coat. Let chicken sit in the marinade while the air fryer finishes preheating.
Air fry
  1. Lightly spray the basket of the air fryer with a nonstick cooking spray (we love a non-aerosol avocado oil spray), then add chicken, leaving some room in between each breast to allow the air to circulate.
  2. Cook for 10 minutes, then open the basket and turn the chicken over. Continue air frying another 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (an internal thermometer is super helpful, and relatively cheap).
Rest
  1. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and place on a plate, tent some aluminum foil over the top, and let rest for 5-7 minutes. This will allow the chicken to rest (so the juices can redistribute), and the chicken will actually continue to cook a bit (this is called carryover cooking), and rise several more degrees to reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Garnish and serve
  1. Serve chicken garnished with some fresh parsley, and a wedge of lemon, which can be squeezed over the chicken for an added pop of flavor.

Notes

  • Oven Directions:
  • This recipe makes 2 chicken breasts. If you'd like to make more than that, you'll either need a larger air fryer that can accommodate that, or you'll have to cook the chicken in batches.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F, and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Marinate as directed, then transfer chicken to prepared baking sheet and bake for 16-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F.
  • Let chicken rest as directed, then garnish and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 330kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 845mg (35%) Potassium 887mg (25%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 565IU (11%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330

% Daily Value*

Calories 330kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 845mg 35%
Potassium 887mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 565IU 11%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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