Description
This air fryer chicken breast recipe delivers incredibly juicy results every single time. The air fryer creates a beautiful golden exterior while keeping the inside moist and tender. It's simple, quick, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
2 large Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 oz each)
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Onion powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Black pepper
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Start by patting the chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels
- Step 2: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about ¾ inch
- Step 3: Brush both sides of the chicken with olive oil and coat with the seasoning mixture
- Step 4: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for about 3 minutes
- Step 5: Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 7 minutes, then flip
- Step 6: Continue cooking for another 7-10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Step 7: Remove the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing
Notes
Invest in a reliable meat thermometer for best results.
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 145mg