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Air fryer garlic butter chicken sliced with roasted garlic, browned butter, and parsley on a ceramic plate

Air Fryer Garlic Butter Chicken with Roasted Garlic

Air fryer garlic butter chicken with roasted garlic is a quick, flavorful chicken dish with juicy texture, golden edges, and rich garlic butter flavor. It is an easy option for a satisfying weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Roasted Garlic Butter
  • Whole garlic cloves, peeled
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter, browned
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Ice cubes

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil with lemon zest, paprika powder, oregano, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a bowl.
  2. Coat the chicken breasts evenly with the seasoned oil mixture and allow them to rest for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Arrange the peeled garlic cloves in the air fryer and cook at 320°F / 160°C for about 10 minutes until softened and lightly browned, then remove and set aside.
Garlic Butter
  1. Warm the butter in a small pan over medium heat until it becomes lightly browned.
  2. Add the roasted garlic cloves to the browned butter and mash them gently, then mix in the chopped fresh parsley.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F / 190°C.
  2. Place the marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking time.
  3. Add garlic butter over the chicken during the final few minutes of cooking.
  4. Continue cooking until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C, then rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken warm with additional garlic butter and fresh parsley.

Notes

Rest the chicken for 5 minutes after cooking to help maintain its moisture.