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A platter of air fryer lime chicken topped with fresh cilantro.
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Air Fryer Lime Chicken Recipe

Learn how to make the best air fryer lime chicken with nine ingredients for an easy, flavor-loaded meal that’s ready in under an hour! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cilantro lime chicken, lime chicken, lime chicken recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken tenders
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 medium limes juiced

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade:

  • In a blender, combine the cilantro (stems and leaves), peeled garlic cloves, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, Greek seasoning, olive oil, and the juice of 3 limes.
    1 cup cilantro, 5 garlic cloves, 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning, 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 medium limes
  • Blend until you have a smooth and well-mixed marinade.

Marinate the Chicken:

  • Place the chicken tenders in a large bowl or a resealable plastic bag.
    2 pounds chicken tenders
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken tenders, ensuring they are fully coated.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse into the chicken.

Preheat and Air Fry:

  • Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).

Air Frying:

  • Place the marinated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches as needed, if the air fryer is not large enough to accommodate all the tenders at once.
  • Air fry the chicken tenders at 380°F (193°C) for about 18-22 minutes, or until they are cooked through and have a crispy exterior. The cooking time may vary based on the size of the chicken tenders and the specific air fryer used.

Serve:

  • Once the chicken tenders are cooked to perfection, remove them from the air fryer and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
  • Serve the cilantro lime chicken tenders with side dishes or dipping sauces of choice.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days or in the freezer for up to two months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 569mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg