This Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe makes juicy chicken with tons of flavor. The seasoned chicken breasts are perfect for a quick dinner or busy weeknight meal.
Prep:5minutes
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Cook:20minutes
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Total:25minutes
Equipment
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Air Fryer
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Optional: Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional:
- 1 tsp parsley flakes
Instructions
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Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F for 3-5 minutes.
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While the air fryer is preheating, carefully use paper towels to pat the chicken dry, and then discard the paper towel. In a small bowl, mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper together.
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Lightly brush each piece of chicken with olive oil, on both sides. Then sprinkle seasoning over both sides of each piece and place the chicken in a single layer in the preheated air fryer.
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Air fry chicken breasts at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes on each side. Cook times may vary, depending on the thickness.
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Chicken will be golden on the outside. To safely confirm doneness, use a meat thermometer in the thicken part of the chicken breast. Chicken should have internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Notes:
- Don’t skip the thermometer – It’s the best way to avoid dry chicken.
- Rest after cooking – A few minutes makes a big difference in juiciness.
- Avoid overcrowding – Give the chicken room so it can cook evenly.
- Slice thin – The thinner you slice the chicken, the faster it cooks and browns so be sure to adjust the cooking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 72mg, Sodium: 423mg, Potassium: 434mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 0.1g, Vitamin A: 73IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 1mg