Air Fryer Chicken Breast
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Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Description
The recipe calls for coating boneless, skinless chicken breasts in olive oil and seasoning them with a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. The seasoned chicken breasts are cooked in a preheated air fryer at 380°F, turning halfway through the 10-minute cooking time to ensure even browning and thorough cooking.
Cooks achieve a tender texture with a slightly crisp exterior due to the air frying process, preserving the chicken's moisture without breading or frying in oil. The seasoning mix provides moderate savory and herbal notes without overwhelming the natural chicken flavor.
This technique is convenient for preparing a lean protein suitable for a variety of meals. The recipe notes suggest variations for seasoning and recommend using an instant meat thermometer for accurate doneness, aiming for 165°F internal temperature.
Leftover cooked chicken can be stored in an airtight container refrigerated for up to five days or frozen for up to three months after cooling completely, making it ideal for meal planning.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika sweet or smoked
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat the air fryer to 380°F. Brush each chicken breasts with olive oil on both sides.
- Make Spice Mixture: In a small bowl combine together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Season Chicken: Generously sprinkle the chicken on both sides with the spice mixture.
- Fry: Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket, cook in batches if needed. Cook for 10 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and cooked through. The chicken is cooked through when a thermometer reads 165°F inserted in the center of a breast.
Notes
- Use an instant meat thermometer to verify chicken reaches 165°F for safe cooking.
- Both sweet and smoked paprika work well for seasoning; try both to find your preference.
- Feel free to customize the spice blend to suit your taste.
- Store leftover cooked chicken in the refrigerator up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Cool chicken completely before freezing; store in airtight containers or freezer bags with air removed for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1breast | |
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 277mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 317IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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