Description
Viral Air Fryer Marinated Chicken Recipe is a juicy and flavorful chicken dish made with a savory garlic herb marinade and cooked in the air fryer until perfectly golden with slightly caramelized edges. This easy recipe delivers tender chicken packed with bold flavor and works perfectly for weeknight dinners, meal prep, salads, wraps, or rice bowls.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs or chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl combine olive oil, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.
2. Whisk the marinade until smooth and glossy.
3. Place chicken pieces in a bowl or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over the chicken.
4. Coat the chicken thoroughly and let it marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
5. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 3–5 minutes.
6. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
7. Place the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
8. Cook for 10–12 minutes, then flip the chicken using tongs.
9. Continue cooking another 8–10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
10. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
11. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the chicken before serving.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay extra juicy while chicken breasts offer a leaner option.
- Marinating the chicken for 2–4 hours deepens the flavor significantly.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Serve the chicken with rice bowls, salads, wraps, or roasted vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg