Air Fryer Lemon Chicken
A delightful Air Fryer Lemon Chicken recipe that combines refreshing citrus notes with perfectly cooked chicken thighs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together the marinade by mixing lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in the marinade for at least 30 minutes, or longer for deeper flavor.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- Arrange the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook the chicken for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For even more flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. Ensure you preheat the air fryer for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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