Name: Air Fryer Chicken with No Breading
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 19 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional); 1 tablespoon coconut aminos; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast or thighs

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The secret to incomparably tender chicken in this Air Fryer Chicken with no breading is a deliciously punchy mayonnaise-based marinade. With tangy dijon and a kick of heat, you are going to turn to this recipe again and again. I like to make a double recipe on the weekend. We have one for dinner, and I’ve got chicken leftover for recipes and other meal prep for the week.

Side photo of three pieces of air fryer chicken with no breading on a white background.

This Air Fryer Chicken Deserves to Become a New Habit!

If your family is anything like mine, chicken is a go-to weeknight meal that doesn’t take a lot of thought.

Serve it with a sauce, and pretty much everyone is happy.

When the weather is nice, I like to make this Keto Grilled Chicken. But, when it is hot - or when I just don’t feel like having to watch anything - I make this Air Fried Chicken with No Breading.

This is such a versatile recipe because it stands well on it own, but it is also fabulous to make ahead for salads, low-carb wraps, casseroles, and pizzas. I almost never make just one recipe of this because it is just so easy and so tasty!

(You can even free it already cooked for those times when you are really in a pinch!)

How to Make Air Fryer Chicken with No Breading:

Photo of mayonnaise, Dijon Mustard, lemon juice, gluten free tamari, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small white bowl.

1 First, make the marinade by combining mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Tamara, Italian seasoning, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine. Place the chicken in a shallow dish and cover with the marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to overnight.

Photo of chicken that has just been added to an air fryer.

2 Next, preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees. Arrange the chicken in a single layer and cook for 7 minutes.

Photo of chicken that has cooked on one side and flipped cooking in an air fryer.

3 Finally, flip and cook for 7 more minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.

Variations for This Recipe:

If soy is an issue for you or you prefer to avoid it, I recommend using Bragg’s Liquid Aminos or Coconut Aminos in its place. If you do use it, try to get organic as most soy is GMO.
Use lime in place of the lemon juice and add 2 chopped green onions and a tablespoon of tahini to the marinade.
Add 2 tablespoons minced rosemary, and 1 teaspoon paprika to the marinade. (I like smoked paprika.)
Add ¼ cup finely diced onions and 2 tablespoons of dry white wine to the marinade.

Photo of three slices of air fryer chicken with no breading sitting next to a salad.

Tips & Tricks:

If you are looking to get an Air Fryer, THIS is the model I recommend. I've had four different air fryers before finally settling on this one. It is the best! If it is beyond your budget, know that you can get an air fryer that will perform well for considerably less.
If you plan on marinating the meat for more than four hours, I recommend omitting the lemon juice as it can make the chicken tough if it marinates too long.
The recommended internal temperature for chicken is 165 degrees, however, I recommend taking it out when it reaches 160 degrees and letting it rest for 5 to 10 minutes. The temperature will continue to increase as it rests.

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