Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Strips

Name: Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Strips
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 200g Chicken; Lemon; Cooking oil; Salt & pepper

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Steps· Pan

1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat.
2
Add the chicken strips and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (74 C).
3
Squeeze over lemon and add plenty of black pepper.
4
Serve hot.

Storage & leftovers

Refrigerate for up to 2 days and reheat in the air fryer until piping hot throughout.

Student tip

This doesn't need a pool of oil to crisp — a light spray does the job. Heavy oil or fat adds unnecessary, unhealthy calories, not flavor.

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