While You’ll Love This Citrus Chicken
Fast. Flavorful lemon pepper chicken that’s done in under 30 minutes.Easy. Marinate the chicken drumsticks, toss them in the air fryer, and enjoy! Low Carb. Only 1 net carb per serving!High Protein. This lemon pepper chicken packs a whopping 14 grams of protein per serving.
With just a few ingredients and 25 minutes in the air fryer, you can have a delicious meal ready in no time.
What Is The Secret To Moist Chicken?
There are several different steps you can take to ensure that your chicken is moist, but those steps will vary depending on the cut of chicken you’re using, and the dish you are making. For this lemon pepper chicken recipe, there are two primary tips to use to ensure your chicken drumsticks stay moist. They are:
What Happens When You Add Lemon To Chicken?
Adding lemon to chicken can add bright, tangy, and acidic flavors to the dish. The acidic properties of lemon juice can also help to tenderize and marinate the chicken, making it juicier and more flavorful.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Chicken drumsticksLemonBlack pepperSaltDried basilGarlic powderPaprikaOnion powder
How To Make Lemon Pepper Chicken
If you have just a few minutes, some simple ingredients, and an air fryer you can use the simple steps below to make a dinner that the whole family will love!
Variations
Make it spicy. Add a dash of hot sauce to your marinade for a kick of heat to your bite. Bulk up the flavor. If you want a bite that packs a bigger punch of lemon pepper flavor, sprinkle some lemon pepper seasoning on your drumsticks when they’re fresh out of the air fryer. Switch out the cut. Are drumsticks not your thing? No big deal. Use my instructions on how to make air fryer chicken thighs and use the marinade in this recipe for a boneless bite.
What To Serve With Them
Lemon pepper chicken drumsticks pair well with a variety of side dishes, including a few of my favorites:
How Long Do They Last?
Cooked chicken drumsticks can last in the refrigerator for up to 4 days when stored in an airtight container and if you need to store them longer than that, they can last in the freezer for up to 4 months. When in doubt, use the smell test to check if the chicken is still good. If it has a strong or sour odor, it’s best to discard it.
More Drumstick Recipes
Blackened Chicken DrumsticksAir Fried Chicken Legs with Cilantro PestoTempero Baiano
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