Juicy Marinated Air Fryer Chicken with No Breading

Juicy Marinated Air Fryer Chicken with No Breading

When you need a delicious dinner with minimal hands-on time, this Air Fryer Chicken is a delicious option!

5 min prep 14 min cook 19 min total 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast or thighs

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, coconut aminos, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.

  2. 2

    Place the chicken in a shallow dish or large zip top plastic bag.

  3. 3

    Add marinade and return to the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to overnight. (Omit the lemon juice if you are marinating more than 4 hours.)

  4. 4

    Preheat your Air Fryer to 400 degrees.

  5. 5

    Arrange chicken in a single layer in the air fryer.

  6. 6

    Cook for 7 minutes.

  7. 7

    Flip and cook for about 7 more minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

  8. 8

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  9. 9

    Place chicken on a parchment lined baking sheet and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.

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