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Air Fryer Spatchcock Chicken

Air Fryer Spatchcock Chicken

This Air Fryer Spatchcock Chicken has a crispy skin while still being nice and tender on the inside. You can't go wrong with this simple recipe.

Author: Wondermom Wannabe

Meal Type: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: HARD

Prep. Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 2,206 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 - whole butterflied chicken
  • 2 - lemons
  • 1 cup - orange juice
  • 1 cup - lemon juice
  • ¼ cup - lime juice
  • ¼ cup - white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon - olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon - garlic
  • 2 tablespoon - parsley
  • 1 teaspoon - salt
  • 1 teaspoon - thyme

Instructions

  1. Slice 1 lemon into whole slices. Add to mixing bowl.
  2. Combine the rest of the ingredients, minus the chicken, to the mixing bowl. Mix.
  3. Add the chicken to the mixing bowl. Flip the chicken two to three times to coat it.
  4. Let rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  5. Using a pan that fits both the chicken and air fryer basket, place the chicken in the pan. Pour marinade over the chicken but don’t overfill the pan.
  6. Place lemon slices across the top of the chicken.
  7. Cook at 350 for 30 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°.
  8. Remove the chicken and carve.
  9. Garnish with lemon and parsley.

Nutrition

Energy: 2,206 kcal | Total Fat: 151 g | Saturated: 41 g | Trans: 1 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 675 mg | Total Carbs: 41 g | Fiber: 8 g | Sugars: 16 g | Proteins: 171 g | Sodium: 1,806 mg | Polyunsaturated: 31 g | Monounsaturated: 66 g

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