Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Strips
If you’re looking for an easy and delicious chicken recipe, look no further! These air fryer zesty lemon pepper chicken strips are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. The combination of tangy lemon and spicy black pepper adds a zing to the tender chicken that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Zesty Lemon Pepper Chicken Strips
Prep – 20 minutes
Cook – 10 minutes (per batch)
Ingredients –
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Non-stick olive oil spray or Air Fryer disposable inserts
Steps –
Preheat air fryer to 380°F.
Cut chicken breasts into 1” strips. Lay on cutting board in a row.
In a small bowl combine lemon zest, pepper, salt, onion powder and garlic powder.
Brush both sides of chicken strips will oil and rub with seasoning mixture.
Spray inside of air fryer with olive oil spray or use disposable liner.
Arrange chicken strips in a single layer inside air fryer basket, spaced 1/2” apart to allow for air flow. You may need to work in batches.
Air fry for 10 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking time until chicken strips are crispy and the internal temperature of 165°F.
Serve.
Serving Suggestions –
These zesty chicken strips are versatile and can be served in a variety of ways. Top them on rice or with creamy mashed potatoes for a hearty meal. Add them to a salad for a flavor boost or wrap them in a tortilla for a tasty lunch. However you decide to serve them, you’ll find that these chicken strips are a winner.
Air fryer zesty lemon pepper chicken strips are quick, easy, and packed with flavor. They make a perfect weeknight dinner that is sure to please the entire family.
Give this recipe a try and let me know how your chicken strips turned out in the comments below. I would love to hear from you!
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Lemon Pepper Chicken Strips
Lemon give these chicken strips a bit a zest to give your taste buds a full flavor delight.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Non-stick olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F.
- Cut chicken breasts into 1” strips. Lay on cutting board in a row.
- In a small bowl combine lemon zest, pepper, salt, onion powder and garlic powder.
- Brush both sides of chicken strips will oil and rub with seasoning mixture.
- Spray inside of air fryer with olive oil spray or use disposable liner.
- Arrange chicken strips in a single layer inside air fryer, spaced 1/2” apart to allow for air flow. You may need to work in batches.
- Air fry for 10 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking time until chicken strips are crispy and internal temperature of 165°F. Serve
