This Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken is a quick & easy chicken dinner recipe that takes only 30 minutes. You can’t beat the convenience of dinner in the air fryer.
Do you love quick & easy recipes? We sure do & this Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken certainly falls in that category. Anything that can help me make dinner in 30 minutes or less is a winner for me!
**Be sure to try our Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs!
Lemon Pepper Chicken
You see, my hubs is a bit of a skeptic when it comes to new kitchen gadgets. Things like my Instant Pot & the air fryer are just things that take up space in his eyes. To him cooking things the old-fashioned way, either by baking, frying or cooking on the stovetop can’t be beat.
It could be because he loves to cook & he loves our range. But I set out to prove him wrong & make some amazing recipes with these fun kitchen tools.
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Cooking this chicken in the air fryer is so simple. Just season your chicken pieces while you preheat the air fryer.
Then place the chicken on the grill pan accessory (instead of using the basket) & cook for 30 minutes. I flip the chicken half way through. It turns out great every single time.
Here are some commonly asked questions…
What air fryer do you use?
We actually have 3 air fryers. I have a smaller one from Phillips that we started with. I have since given that to my son since he’s only cooking for 1.
But the more I used the air fryer I realized I really wanted a digital screen. It wasn’t any more expensive, in fact- our XL air fryer basket style was less expensive than the Phillips and I love its ease & extra functions.
Plus it comes with a lot of the extra accessories I like to use when cooking with my fryer.
But I when I started working on my second air fryer book, I wanted to change things up. I picked up this XL version with a window. It has 8 Touch Screen Presets (Fry, Roast, Dehydrate & Bake, BPA-Free, Auto Shutoff) & Accessories Included. It is XL Family Size, which is great!
Why do I need to use the grill pan accessory?
I found that it gives a nice seer to the chicken & it is so much easier than cleaning the basket. Plus if you use the basket the juices of the chicken will drip into the bottom. I’m all about avoiding messes if at all possible. So, while you technically don’t have to use the grill pan, it is my preferred way.
Can I use other seasonings with this chicken recipe?
Of course. Sometimes I just season with salt & pepper & then brush with sauce when it is done cooking.
How do I know it’s done?
My chicken is always done in 30 minutes, unless the pieces are exceptionally large. But to be safe, always use a meat thermometer & make sure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. I am personally more comfortable if it gets up to 180 – so that is where I cook it to.
Lemon Pepper Chicken Air Fryer
HOW DO YOU MAKE Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken?
- Preheat air fryer to 360 degrees for about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle seasonings on chicken pieces.
- Place the chicken on the grill pan accessory, insert into hot air fryer & cook for 30 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through. Internal temp should ready a min of 165 degrees.
Products I love when making Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken…
This Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made Air Fryer Chicken before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this dinner recipe.
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- lemon pepper
- table salt
- granulated garlic
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With recipes like these, I’m definitely winning him over. Delish!
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN
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Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless-skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper
- 1 tsp table salt
- 1-1/2 tsp granulated garlic
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 360 degrees for about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle seasonings on chicken pieces.
- Place the chicken on the grill pan accessory, insert into hot air fryer & cook for 30 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through. Internal temp should ready a min of 165 degrees.
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
Tamar A Strauss-Benjamin says
People love their air fryer!!
Ann Insillio says
Hello from Hawaii.I just bought a 8.5qt air fryer trying out your lemon chicken breast recipie.I have corn,and roasted potatoes as sides.I’ve always had a difficult time cooking breast chicken,it would always be dry.Looking toward to tasting the chicken,such a simple recipie ,Thank You.I will text you back to see how it came out.Aloha!
Sheila says
30 minutes is way too long to cook it. Our chicken was overcooked and the ends crunchy. Got a good jaw workout. The seasoning is good except for the salt. Next time I’ll cut it in half.
Gina Kleinworth says
Hi Sheila,
Keep in mind that a lot of the cooking time can depend on the size & age of the air fryer. Just like ovens & slow cookers, they all cook a little bit different and you can adjust your cooking time accordingly. Some are just more efficient than others and as a result, cook much faster than their counterparts.
The same goes for seasonings, if it is more than you would normally add based on your flavor preferences – then please adjust.
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Sachin says
Its actually mouth watering situation for me !!!! This will be my today’s dinner. Thanks for sharing recipe with us .