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Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Bites

Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Bites That Will Brighten Your Day

Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Bites are a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish that spices up your weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Use thawed chicken for best results.
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Substitutable with bottled juice if fresh is unavailable.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be substituted with another cooking oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can also be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Offers depth of flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
Optional Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley For garnish.
  • 2 pieces Lemon Wedges Serve alongside for enhanced flavor.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Instructions for Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Bites
  1. Start by cutting your thawed chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the chicken marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  5. Carefully place the marinated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Air fry the chicken for approximately 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
  7. Once cooked, remove the chicken bites from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes.
  8. Garnish your chicken bites with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use only thawed chicken for maximum crispiness. Avoid overnight marinating to prevent mushiness from the lemon's acidity.

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