Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Air fryer chicken breast delivers juicy and flavorful protein without much hands on work. Just place seasoned chicken breast in the air fryer for a quick and easy meal that comes out perfect every time!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 196kcal
Equipment
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast about ½” thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes.
- (Optional) If your chicken breasts are thicker than ½”, either pound them or butterfly them so they are an even thickness. This is optional but it will help the chicken breast cook more quickly and more evenly.
- Pat the 2 boneless skinless chicken breast dry with a paper towel and drizzle them on both sides with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- In a small bowl, stir together the seasonings (1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon italian seasoning, and ¼ teaspoon paprika). Sprinkle the spice rub over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Carefully grease your air fryer basket with olive oil spray and place the chicken in the air fryer.
- Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 18-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F. For this recipe, there is no need to flip the chicken while cooking.
- Allow the chicken to rest in the air fryer for 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy.
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Notes
Depending on your air fryer model, the cook time can vary. Pay close attention to the chicken to make sure it doesn't overcook!
To ensure each chicken breast finishes cooking around the same time, pound or slice them to an even thickness.
Use an instant read thermometer to quickly and accurately check that your air fryer chicken is ready! The internal temperature should read 165°F.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1295mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
