Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe

🥘 Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe 🍗

If you’re looking for a quick, flavorful, and easy dinner, this Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Chicken is the perfect recipe! It’s juicy, tender, and packed with zesty, garlicky goodness—all with minimal effort. 💛

🛒 Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗
• 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter 🧈
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp lemon zest 🍋
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
• 1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
• 1/2 tsp black pepper 🌶️
• 1/2 tsp salt 🧂
• 1/2 tsp paprika 🌶️
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 🌶️🔥
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
• Lemon wedges (for serving) 🍋

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). 🔥
2. Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, mix olive oil (or butter), garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, black pepper, salt, paprika, and red pepper flakes. 🥄
3. Coat the chicken: Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both chicken breasts. 🖐️
4. Cook: Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). ⏲️
5. Rest & Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges. 🍽️

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes 🥔, steamed rice 🍚, buttered corn 🌽, or a crisp side salad 🥗. Serve it however you like!

📊 Nutritional Information (Per Serving – 1 Chicken Breast):

• Calories: 250 kcal 🔥
• Protein: 32g 💪
• Fat: 12g 🧈
• Carbs: 2g 🍞🚫
• Fiber: 0.5g 🌿
• Net Carbs: 1.5g 🍞🚫

Give this recipe a try and enjoy a quick, fuss-free dinner! 🎉