Description
Zesty Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Bites are flavorful and easy to make. Perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed for the best flavor)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for extra zestiness)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika (smoked or regular)
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh lemon wedges (for garnish, optional)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Toss well to coat the chicken evenly.
- Add the chicken to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Check for doneness; the chicken should be golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the air fryer and serve with fresh lemon wedges and chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Zesty Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Bites, air fryer chicken, lemon chicken, quick chicken recipe