Air Fryer Italian Chicken
If you’re looking for a dinner that’s full of flavor, super simple to prep, and practically effortless to cook, air fryer Italian chicken is going to be your new go-to.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the chicken, olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, salt, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper in a gallon size freezer bag and seal tightly. Turn a few times to ensure all the pieces of chicken are covered and then place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.
- When ready to cook the chicken, remove it from the refrigerator. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Place the chicken in the air fryer in a single layer.
- Cook for 15-18 minutes, turning the breasts over halfway through the cooking time. Cook until the chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of 165°F. (Cook chicken thighs to 175°F.)
Nutrition
Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 816mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg