Air Fryer Bone-In Chicken Breasts
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
323 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Bone-In Chicken Breasts
Description
This recipe uses bone-in chicken breasts rubbed with olive oil to help the seasonings stick and the skin crisp during air frying. The chicken is seasoned evenly with lemon pepper seasoning and garlic powder, avoiding extra salt due to the salt content in premade seasoning blends. The air fryer is preheated to 375°F, and the chicken breasts are cooked for 25 to 27 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches a safe 165°F. Seasonal adjustments to cooking time may be needed depending on size.
The air fryer enables even cooking with a crispy exterior and juicy meat inside. The inclusion of bone-in pieces adds flavor compared to boneless breasts. Vegetables can be added to the air fryer for the last 10 minutes of cooking, allowing a simple one-device meal.
Resting the chicken after cooking is important to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender bite. Using a meat thermometer early helps avoid overcooking, as carryover cooking will raise the temperature slightly after removing from the air fryer.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast split
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- Rub chicken with oil and evenly coat with the seasonings.
- Place in the air fryer basket and cook for 25-27 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
Notes
- Olive oil helps crisp the skin and adheres the seasoning to the chicken.
- Adjust seasoning as lemon pepper blends can be salty; add extra salt only if needed.
- You can double the recipe depending on air fryer capacity by cooking in batches.
- Add vegetables to the air fryer for the last 10 minutes to cook alongside the chicken.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for 165°F internal temperature; remove a few degrees early to let residual heat finish cooking.
- Rest the chicken after cooking to retain juices and improve tenderness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 323 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 263mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 854mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 73IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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