Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
This finger licking Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe is easily whipped up in the air fryer and perfect for busy weeknights!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken tenders film skin and tender muscle removed
- 3/4 tsp. black pepper fresh ground, more or less
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 2 tbsps. olive oil
- 3/4 tsp. oregano dry
- 3/4 tsp. salt more if need
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390 F.
- Clean and trim the chicken tenders. Place in a bowl and marinate with the remainder of the ingredients.
- Line the tenders in the preheated air fryer without overlapping them. You will need to do them in 2-3 batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Cook the tenders in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes. (cooking time depends on their size). Use an instant read thermometer for accurate cooking. Internal temperature should be 165 degrees.
- When cooked, wrap with aluminum foil and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with some fresh chopped parsley and serve.
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Notes
- Be sure to use a pre heated air fryer.
- You'll want to trim any film off the tenders.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you made need to do multiple batches and make sure your tenders don't overlap.
- Use an instant read thermometer for accurate cooking. Internal temperature should be 165 degrees.
- Garnish with some fresh parsley or cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 348IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg