Air Fried Yogurt Marinated Chicken

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy way to prepare chicken breasts, you’ve got to try this air fried yogurt marinated chicken recipe! The tangy marinade filled with savoring seasonings is air fried to perfection and makes for a tasty, healthy dinner.

Yogurt Marinated Air Fried Chicken Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need to make Yogurt Marinated Air Fried Chicken:

• Chicken breasts
• Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
• Frozen garlic cubes, or minced cloves
• Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
• Kosher salt
• Paprika
• Oregano
• Onion salt
• Garlic powder
• Black pepper

Equipment Needed to Make Yogurt Marinated Air Fried Chicken 

To make this tasty air fried yogurt marinated chicken, you’ll need an air fryer. I love how the air fryer makes for quick cooking and I still get juicy chicken with a crispy coating. 

I get asked frequently if having an air fryer is worth it. Is it worth storing? Pulling out? Cleaning? After having one and using it repeatedly, I can confidently say that it is definitely worth having. I was a skeptic at first, especially about having another appliance to store on the counter. But it is a major time-saver, and the food comes out tasting amazing.

If you haven’t gotten an air fryer just yet, this air fryer is great! I also love using these air fryer liners for easy clean-up.

How to Make Yogurt Marinated Air Fried Chicken

You’re going to love how easy it is to make this flavorful chicken! Here’s how to make Yogurt Marinated Air Fried Chicken:

1. Prepare the chicken. Pound the thick side of your breasts to level them out a bit for more even cooking.
2. Make the marinade. Mix together your yogurt, garlic, vinegar, and spices and pour it over your chicken breasts, coating them evenly. Let marinate from anywhere from 1-24 hours. Remove from the fridge at least 30 minutes before cooking to let it come to room temperature.
3. Cook the chicken. Heat the air fryer for a minute and spray with a thin mist of oil. Air fry marinated breasts at 370 for 10-15 minutes, flipping about 7 minutes in. Tenderloins will only take about 5-8 minutes total.

To grill:  Heat an outdoor grill (or a grill pan)  to medium-high heat, about 400°. Sprinkle it with an extra pinch of salt just before cooking. Grill chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side, using a thermometer to pull off at 165°. Tent with foil and let it rest for five minutes before serving.

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Is Air Fried Yogurt Marinated Chicken Breast Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free?

This recipe is gluten-free and you can make it dairy-free with one simple swap. Just use dairy-free yogurt instead of Greek yogurt for the marinade and you’re all set.  This is my go-to dairy-free yogurt for recipes like this. 

Serving Suggestions

You can serve this tender chicken with just about anything, it’s that versatile. I like pairing it with a hearty, but still healthy side dish to make for a really filling family meal. You can also serve this chicken with one of my tasty salads for a lighter lunch option. Here are my favorite side dishes to go with my yogurt marinated air fried chicken: 

• Roasted Sweet Potato Halves
• Microwave Spaghetti Squash 
• Garlic Cauliflower Mash
• Herb Crusted Delicata Squash with Crispy Shallots
• Roasted Baby Potatoes

More Air Fryer Recipes

If you like cooking with an air fryer, I have more recipes for you to try! Check out my 7 Healthy Air Fryer Recipes post, it includes meal ideas like: 

• Cilantro Lime Air Fryer Tenderloins
• Hot Honey Air Fryer Salmon Bites
• 10-Minute Air Fryer Asparagus 

Air Fried Yogurt Marinated Chicken Recipe

Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein and can be prepared in so many different ways. This yogurt marinated air fried chicken recipe is a great recipe to have on hand to add extra flavor (and extra protein) to your macros. 

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