Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken features juicy boneless thighs coated in a savory blend of lemon zest, garlic, oregano, and Parmesan with a light panko crunch. Each bite balances bright citrus with nutty cheese and gentle heat from crushed red pepper. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, it delivers tender, well-seasoned chicken straight from the air fryer.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook12 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 3
Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add the garlic, lemon zest, paprika, oregano, salt, and crushed red pepper; toss to coat the chicken with the seasonings.
- 4
Combine the Parmesan cheese and panko in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken in the Parmesan mixture to coat. Sprinkle any remaining mixture over the chicken; pat to help it stick.
- 5
Generously coat the chicken with cooking spray.
- 6
Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the chicken in the prepared basket (cook in batches, if needed). Air fry for 12 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 170 degrees F (77 degrees C).
- 7
Serve immediately. Recipe Tip Serve with a simple salad. Whisk together 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 tablespoon honey in a large bowl. Add 6 cups baby arugula and/or baby spinach and toss to coat.
- Calories 669.34 kcal High 33%
- Protein 37.67 g Good Source 75%
- Carbohydrate 18.58 g 7%
- Total Fat 50.48 g High 65%
- Saturated Fat 8.93 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 162.48 mg High 54%
- Sodium 356.48 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 1.05 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 139.78 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 2.13 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 32.11 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 4.72 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.62 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 32 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cooking Spray, Dried Oregano, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 669.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cooking Spray, Dried Oregano, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Lemon. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken?
- About 32 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 669.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken healthy?
- Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 669.34 calories and 37.67 g of protein, or 75% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 356.48 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.93 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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