Easy Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Recipe
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4.5
Easy Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Recipe
Description
Easy Air Fryer Lemon Chicken highlights bone-in chicken thighs marinated in a blend of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Italian herb seasoning, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. The marinate tenderizes and flavors the chicken before it cooks. Cooking in an air fryer crisps the chicken skin without excess oil while retaining moisture inside. The addition of thinly sliced lemon during air frying enhances brightness and aroma.
The instructions involve marinating for at least 30 minutes up to overnight, then air frying at high heat between 350 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for a total of roughly 14 minutes, flipping halfway. Checking for an internal temperature of 165°F ensures the chicken is cooked safely. The chicken will have a crispy exterior and clear juices after cooking.
This recipe serves well with simple sides such as steamed vegetables or rice. The lemon slices can be served with the chicken for added flavor. The marinate and air fryer technique make it convenient for a flavorful meal without extensive preparation.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp italian herb seasoning blend
- 1 tsp sea salt Celtic variety
- 1 tsp black pepper fresh cracked
- 1 lemon sliced thin
Instructions
- Add all ingredients - except sliced lemon - to bowl or bag, toss to coat chicken.
- Let marinate for 30 minutes to overnight.
- Remove chicken and let any excess oil drip off (does not need to be dried, just not dripping with tons of excess oil.)
- Set air fryer to 350-400 degrees (as high as your air fryer will go) and preheat for 10 minutes.
- Arrange chicken thighs and lemon slices in air fryer basket, taking care to not push chicken thighs too close to each other.
- Cook at 350 or 400 (again, as high as you can), for 8 minutes.
- Remove fryer basket and flip chicken thighs to other side.
- Cook again at 350 for another 6 minutes - gauge temperature, and continue to air fry until reaching 165 degrees internal temperature.
- Chicken thighs will be crispy, with clear juices, and reach 165 degrees internal temperature when checked with a digital thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 679mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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