Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

A Lemon Pepper Chicken formula that is on the table in 20 mins? Most definitely! This simple chicken dish was made for the air fryer, presenting delicate chicken pieces in the most lip smacking lemon covering, serve up with your beloved sides for a protein stuffed dinner.

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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