Description
Discover how to make perfectly cooked chicken breasts in the air fryer, ensuring they stay juicy and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: ½ teaspoon onion powder or dried oregano
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- If one end is thick, pound it gently for even cooking.
- Rub with oil and season with salt and spices, pressing them in.
- Preheat the air fryer at 380°F for about 3 minutes.
- Place chicken in the basket in a single layer and cook for 9 to 12 minutes total, flipping halfway through.
- Check for an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For best results, use an instant read thermometer and ensure the chicken is evenly thick. Consider brining for extra moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 62g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken, juicy chicken breast, quick chicken dinner