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Lemon Za'atar Air fryer chicken
This "roast" Air fryer chicken is perfectly golden and juicy, seasoned with fresh lemon and aromatic Za'atar. A tasty, easy family dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 210 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1.2 kg (2½lb) whole chicken
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp za'atar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Mix the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic and spices together.
- Transfer one third of the mixture to a separate bowl for basting.
- Brush the seasoned oil over the chicken, making sure to cover the entire chicken with the mix.
- Preheat the air fryer to 160ºC/320ºF.
- Place the chicken, breast-side down, into the Air Fryer basket and cook for 20 mins.
- Flip over then brush with the reserved marinade. Cook for 10-20 minutes at 180ºC/350ºF. Turn the temperature up to 200°C/390°F and cook for another 5-10 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- If the chicken isn't fully cooked yet, cook for another 10-20 minutes, checking the temperature with a meat thermometer every 10 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes then carve and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
652mg
(27%)
Potassium
197mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
186IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 652mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 186IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.