Use a simple seasoning to add zesty pepper flavor to your next meal with this Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast. It’s also naturally gluten-free!
If you are looking for a wonderful quick dinner option packed with flavor this Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast is the best choice! It can easily be served with a variety of vegetables such as Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes. This dish is packed with zesty pepper and delicious lemon.
This is the perfect choice for meal prep or simply for a quick dinner, ready in just about 20 minutes or less!
What Ingredients do you need for Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast?
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
- Lemon Pepper
- Olive Oil Cooking Spray
- Lemon
- Salt and Pepper to Taste – Optional
Expert Tips for Making Air Fryer Chicken Breast:
- Leave Room – Make sure to leave room around the chicken so that the air will circulate it in the air fryer basket, this can be on one side or both sides. This means DO NOT overcrowd the basket. If you have more than what will fit in the basket, make it in batches.
- Use a Meat Thermometer – Make sure that you use a meat thermometer to monitor the chicken and reach an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F. Using a meat thermometer will ensure that the chicken is not overcooked.
- Cut or Pound Chicken if Needed – If the chicken breast you are using is exceptionally thick, it can be cut through the middle lengthwise or pounded to create more even cooking.
- Don’t Skimp on the Seasoning – Be sure to season it generously the seasoning is what gives it flavor, if preferred use a No-Salt Lemon Pepper such as Mrs. Dash No-Salt Lemon Pepper.
- Let the Chicken Rest – Before serving let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes, this allows the juices to fully soak through the chicken so that each cut is tender and juicy.
How do you store leftovers?
Once the chicken has fully cooled, the leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
When ready to reheat, place chicken in an air fryer at 350 degrees F for 3 minutes, or heat on a microwave-safe plate in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Reheating in the air fryer will give it the best texture.
This Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast is a simple, tasty dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Once you try it, it’ll become one of your go-to recipes for a quick meal on a busy weeknight!
Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (2-3 Medium Chicken Breast)
- 2 tsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Olive Oil Cooking Spray
- Salt/Pepper to Taste
- 1 Lemon Sliced
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
- Coat them evenly with the lemon pepper, and add additional lemon pepper if needed to fully coat the chicken breast.
- Coat the air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray.
- Place the chicken breast evenly in the air fryer to fit, and leave room around them so that air can circulate.
- Air Fry for 6-8 minutes at 390°F, carefully open the air fryer and flip the chicken breast, add additional seasoning if needed after flipping the chicken. Air Fry for an additional 5-6 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for about 3 minutes to allow the juices to flow throughout the chicken breast.
- Remove and serve topped with lemon slices or juice from lemon.
- If needed complete these steps for additional batches.
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Kristy says
Great, flavorful way to make chicken!
Paula says
This sounds so good!
Thanks bunches for sharing with Sweet Tea & Friends this month dear friend.
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