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Easy Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast

Easy Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast

Juicy air fryer chicken breast seasoned with lemon pepper, cayenne, and black pepper, finished with dried oregano. Simple, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep, sandwiches, or easy dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Fusion
Servings 3
Calories 230 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer
  • 1 Meat thermometer
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Chef’s knife
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Paper towels

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pc boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 8–10 oz each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1½ teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt reduce if lemon pepper is salty
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon dried oregano for topping after cooking

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Chicken

    Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This helps with browning and seasoning adhesion.
    If they’re thick, lightly pound them to an even thickness.

  • Season Well

    Rub both sides of the chicken with olive oil. Season generously with lemon pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.

  • Air Fry

    Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).Place the chicken in a single layer.
    Cook for 7–8 minutes, flip once, then cook another 6–7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

  • Finish with Oregano

    As soon as the chicken comes out, sprinkle dried oregano on top while it’s hot.

  • Rest and Slice

    Let the chicken rest for 3–5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Kitchen Tools  
Ninja | Air Fryer Pro XL | 6.5QT https://amzn.to/3Z2mkNB
Alpha Grillers Meat Thermometer Digital https://amzn.to/4kby2iG
Cutting board https://amzn.to/4r7a8XU
Chef’s knife https://amzn.to/4pQHlWi
Mixing bowls https://amzn.to/3YoxThN
HOTEC Premium Stainless Steel Locking Kitchen Tongs with Silicon Tips, Set of 2-9" and 12" https://amzn.to/3ObaDSf
Viva Soft & Strong Kitchen Paper Towels https://amzn.to/4tbu5yC
Produce  
Just Bare® Natural Fresh Chicken Breast Fillets | Family Pack | No Antibiotics Ever | Boneless | Skinless | 2.25 LB https://amzn.to/4qNIOhB
Seasonings  
Amazon Grocery, Olive Oil, Light Flavor, 51 Fl Oz https://amzn.to/45AjsLq
Dash Salt-Free Seasoning Blend, Lemon Pepper, 2.5 Ounce https://amzn.to/4aluoiI
Simply Organic Garlic Powder, 3.64-Ounce Jar, Pure A-Grade Organic Garlic https://amzn.to/4kfKqht
Simply Organic, Paprika Ground Certified Organic, 2.96 Ounce Container https://amzn.to/4t6yLFG
Simply Organic, Paprika Ground Certified Organic, 2.96 Ounce Container https://amzn.to/49WYFTz
Morton Iodized Salt, All-Purpose, (26 oz), 2-Pack https://amzn.to/4t1qLpH
McCormick Black Peppercorn Grinder, 2.5 oz https://amzn.to/4q5OhPw
Simply Organic Oregano, .75 oz https://amzn.to/4a3vNsQ
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