and starch and totally lemony delicious! Recipe
Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Bites with marinated chicken thighs air fried to golden crispy! No breading and starch and totally lemony delicious!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade:
- 2 lbs. Chicken Thighs, skin-on
- 1.5 tsp coarse sea salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- ¼ cup lemon juice (about 1 to 1 ½ whole lemons)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Serving:
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
- Sprinkle of Furikake (optional)
- Extra lemon wedges on the side (about a quarter to half of one whole lemon)
Instructions
- To prep: Debone the chicken thighs, dice them slightly larger than bite sizes, and marinate in a container with the seasonings and lemon juice overnight in the fridge.
- To air fry: Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil, arrange chicken skin-side up in the basket, air fry at 380F (193C) for 18-20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- To serve: Sprinkle with chives and Furikake, serve with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- Consider leaving the skin on for tender chicken.
- White pepper gives an Asian flavor; marinate the chicken in the fridge for enhanced flavor.
- If using the oven, bake at 425F (218C) for 15 minutes, then broil for 3 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 569 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1047mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 222mg
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