This air fryer cilantro lime chicken is fresh and bursting with flavors. The chicken thighs are marinated in the best homemade cilantro lime marinade and then air fried to perfection.
The result is juicy and succulent chicken, with a zesty lime flavor that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Serve this delicious meal with your favorite sides for an easy dinner your family will love!
Air fryer cilantro lime chicken recipe
If you're looking for a delicious and easy air fryer recipe that packs a punch of flavor, then this cilantro lime recipe is just what you need. Packed with bright and flavorful notes of cilantro and lime plus other delicious flavors. It's the perfect way to shake up your mealtimes and add some zest to your next air fry protein.
The fresh and aromatic flavors of the cilantro combined with the tart notes of the lime create a flavor profile that can't be beaten. This recipe comes together within minutes, while I recommend that you marinade this chicken in the cilantro lime marinade for at least 30 minutes, you can skip it if time is of the essence.
Another great thing about this dish is that it's incredibly versatile. The cilantro lime marinade is great with everything from chicken to shrimp, beef, pork, or fish. Also, you can use any cut of chicken you want, chicken breast, chicken tenderloins, wings, boneless skinless thighs, and drumsticks.
Lastly, I am not going to take all the credit for today's air fryer recipe, a beautiful reader of mine inspired it when she mentioned that she cooked my cilantro lime chicken recipe in her air fryer. Do check that recipe out if you prefer the stovetop method and would like to use boneless chicken thighs.
Let's get cooking!
Related recipes: cilantro lime cucumber salad and coconut lime chicken.
Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this tender and juicy air fryer cilantro chicken
Chicken thighs
Cilantro
Lime juice
Lime zest
Jalapeno
Honey
Olive oil
Garlic
Salt and black pepper
How to make air fryer cilantro lime chicken
Make the marinade: To get started, combine the cilantro, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, jalapeno, honey, 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.
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 10-25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165F/75C when checked with a cooking thermometer.
Serve the air fryer cilantro lime chicken with your favorite sides and enjoy! Make sure you squeeze some additional lime juice over the chicken for extra flavor before serving.
How to store
Cooked chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. You can freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat, simply place the frozen chicken in an air fryer and cook until heated through.
What to serve it with
You can serve this chicken however you like, in tacos, sandwiches, or with another side dish to make a complete meal.
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Air Fryer Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 7 Chicken thighs
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 Jalapeno
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 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!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.
So there you have it, another easy and delicious air fryer recipe that the whole family will love. As always, if you made this recipe, I would love to hear from you! Kindly rate the recipe 5 star and leave me feedback in the comment section below. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save it away to your Pinterest. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your inbox
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