Air Fryer Chicken with No Breading (2024)

Published: Aug 16, 2019 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Jan 8, 2024 · 788 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article.

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The secret to incomparably tender chicken in this Air Fryer Chicken with no breading is a deliciously punchy mayonnaise-based marinade.With tangy dijon and a kick of heat, you are going to turn to this recipe again and again.

This Air Fryer Chicken Deserves to Become a New Habit!

If your family is anything like mine, chicken is a go-to weeknight meal that doesn’t take a lot of thought.

Serve it with a sauce, and pretty much everyone is happy.

When the weather is nice, I like to make this Keto Grilled Chicken. But, when it is hot - or when I just don’t feel like having to watch anything - I make this Air Fried Chicken with No Breading.

This is such a versatile recipe because it stands well on it own, but it is also fabulous to make ahead for salads, low-carb wraps, casseroles, and pizzas. I almost never make just one recipe of this because it is just so easy and so tasty!

(You can even free it already cooked for those times when you are really in a pinch!)

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How to Make Air Fryer Chicken with No Breading:

1 First, make the marinade by combining mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, coconut aminos, Italian seasoning, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.Stir to combine.Place the chicken in a shallow dish and cover with the marinade.Refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to overnight.

2 Next, preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.Arrange the chicken in a single layer and cook for 7 minutes.

3 Finally, flip and cook for 7 more minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.

Variations for This Recipe:

Use lime in place of the lemon juice and add 2 chopped green onions and a tablespoon of tahini to the marinade.
Add 2 tablespoons minced rosemary, and 1 teaspoon paprika to the marinade. (I like smoked paprika.)
Add ¼ cup finely diced onions and 2 tablespoons of dry white wine to the marinade.

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Tips & Tricks:

If you are looking to get an Air Fryer, THIS is the model I recommend. I've had four different air fryers before finally settling on this one. It is the best! If it is beyond your budget, know that you can get an air fryer that will perform well for considerably less.
If you plan on marinating the meat for more than four hours, I recommend omitting the lemon juice as it can make the chicken tough if it marinates too long.
The recommended internal temperature for chicken is 165 degrees, however, I recommend taking it out when it reaches 160 degrees and letting it rest for 5 to 10 minutes. The temperature will continue to increase as it rests.
Don't forget the sauce. I like to serve it with Keto Ranch Dressing, Keto Blue Cheese Dressing, or this Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce.

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If grilling is in your plans, it doesn't get much better than this Keto Grilled Chicken. So juicy and flavorful!
You are going to fall in love with this Keto Lemon Chicken. Tangy lemon sauce with a nice kick of pepper will have you making this recipe again and again.
Keto Chicken Pot Pie is pure comfort food that never gets old!

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