Air fryer cilantro lime chicken

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Bone-in thighs are often cheaper and flavorful.

Make the marinade: combine the cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, jalapeno, honey, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor and blend until well combined.

Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and pour the cilantro lime marinade over it. Mix everything together making sure the chicken is evenly coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes to 4 hours. You can freeze the chicken immediately if you’re not ready to cook it yet. PS: leave the chicken on the countertop if you would only be marinating for 30 minutes.

Air fry the chicken: Preheat your air fryer to 365F/180C for 3-5 minutes. Carefully place the marinated chicken thighs in the air fryer basket skin side down and cook for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken so that the skin side is up and continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165F/75C when checked with a cooking thermometer. Remove from the air fryer and serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!

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