🍋 Lemon-pepper rosemary Air Fryer Chicken

Name: 🍋 Lemon-pepper rosemary Air Fryer Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken thighs *(or breasts if preferred)*; 1 ½ tsp lemon pepper seasoning *(main flavor)*; 1 tsp dried rosemary *(secondary focus)*; ½ tsp dried sage; ½ tsp parsley flakes; * ¼ tsp paprika *(optional, very light warmth)*; * ½ tsp salt *(adjust depending on lemon pepper saltiness)*; * 1 tbsp olive oil; **1 tsp black truffle olive oil** *(finishing drizzle)*; 1 tsp lemon juice *(optional, enhances brightness)*

5 steps

Prep:5minCook:15min

Crispy, golden air-fried chicken infused with bright lemon pepper and aromatic rosemary, layered with subtle hints of sage and parsley. Finished with a light drizzle of black truffle oil, this dish delivers a balanced blend of citrusy freshness and earthy depth in every bite.

Updated at: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:34:39 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories195.8 kcal (10%)

Total Fat15.7 g (22%)

Carbs0.4 g (0%)

Sugars0 g (0%)

Protein12.5 g (25%)

Sodium364.4 mg (18%)

Fiber0.1 g (0%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

1 lbboneless chicken thighs

or breasts if preferred

1 ½ tsplemon pepper seasoning

main flavor

1 tspdried rosemary

secondary focus

½ tspdried sage

½ tspparsley flakes

¼ tsppaprika

optional, very light warmth

½ tspsalt

adjust depending on lemon pepper saltiness

1 Tbspolive oil

1 tspblack truffle olive oil

finishing drizzle

1 tsplemon juice

optional, enhances brightness

Instructions

Step 1

### 1. Preheat * Preheat air fryer to **375°F (190°C)** for 3–5 minutes

Air FryerPreheat

Step 2

### 2. Season the Chicken In a bowl: * Add chicken * Drizzle **olive oil** * Sprinkle: * lemon pepper * rosemary * sage * parsley * paprika *(optional)* * salt 👉 Mix thoroughly so every piece is evenly coated 👉 Make sure **lemon pepper + rosemary are slightly more noticeable** than the others

Bowl

boneless chicken thighs1 lb

lemon pepper seasoning1 ½ tsp

dried rosemary1 tsp

dried sage½ tsp

parsley flakes½ tsp

paprika¼ tsp

salt½ tsp

olive oil1 Tbsp

Step 3

### 3. Arrange * Place chicken in air fryer basket * Keep pieces in a **single layer (no overlap)**

Air FryerHeat

boneless chicken thighs1 lb

Step 4

### 4. Air Fry * Cook at **375°F (190°C)** * **Thighs:** 13–15 minutes * **Breasts:** 11–13 minutes 👉 Flip halfway through (around 6–7 minutes)

Air FryerHeat

boneless chicken thighs1 lb

Step 5

### 5. Finish (Key Step) * Remove chicken * Lightly drizzle **black truffle olive oil (1 tsp total)** * Optional: add a tiny splash of lemon juice 👉 This step gives it that **earthy, aromatic finish without overpowering**