Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

5 from 1 vote

Cooking chicken breasts in the Air Fryer is a no-brainer! This Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Breast recipe is quick, easy and creates juicy tender chicken every time.

Prep Time10

Cook Time18

Marinate30

Total Time58

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 331kcal

Author: Linda Warren

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6-8 ounces each)
1 Tablespoon olive oil
4 Tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 Tablespoons butter
lemon slices for garnish
chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Place chicken in a zip-loc bag or between 2 pieces of wax paper and pound lightly to an even thickness.
In a medium bowl, mix together the oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
Place chicken in marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat air fryer to 370°F. This should take about 4 minutes.
Spray the air fryer basket with oil spray.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and carefully place in the bottom of the air fryer basket.
Air Fry for 10 minutes, turn the chicken over and cook for an additional 6-9 minutes.
The temperature of the chicken should read 165°F with a digital thermometer when done.
Remove the chicken breasts to a cutting board, place 1 tablespoon of butter on top of each, then let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve with lemon slices and a garnish of parsley.

Notes

STORING/FREEZING

Storing: Cool the chicken to room temperature. Place it in an airtight container or plastic zip-top bag. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freezing: Cool the chicken to room temperature. Place it in a freezer-safe container or plastic freezer bag. Freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight.

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