Oil-free Fryer: Lemon Pepper Chicken
by Masterbuilt
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup + 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 1 quart cold water
- 1 fresh or frozen whole chicken (3.5 to 5 pounds) or 2 Cornish game hens (each 1.5 pounds), thawed if frozen
Directions
- Place 1/2 cup of the lemon pepper in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag or bowl. DO NOT add salt. Add 1 quart cold water and stir to mix. Rinse chicken and add to brine. Refrigerate for 2 hours or for up to 8 hours.
- Preheat oil-free fryer to 350 degrees.
- Remove chicken and pour out brine solution. Sprinkle remaining 2 teaspoons lemon pepper over the chicken.
- Place chicken on stand in fryer, legs down, and cook for 2 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- For Game Hens, cook for 1-1.5 hours.
