Air Fryer Chicken Breast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 min
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Cook Time
18 mins
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Total Time
19 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
360 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Description
The process involves coating chicken breasts in olive oil and seasoning with sea salt and ground black pepper before placing them in the air fryer basket. Cooking at 180°C (350°F) for 18 to 20 minutes with a flip halfway through ensures the chicken cooks evenly and retains moisture. The air fryer’s circulating hot air helps develop a mild crust while keeping the interior tender.
It is important to monitor the chicken as cooking times can vary depending on breast size and specific air fryer models. Removing the chicken immediately after cooking prevents carryover heat from drying out the meat. The seasoned chicken breasts serve as a versatile protein component that can be paired with vegetables or salads.
Using similarly sized chicken breasts ensures thorough and even cooking. The instructions emphasize avoiding resting chicken inside the air fryer after cooking to maintain the ideal texture. This recipe offers a practical technique for reliably preparing air-fried chicken breast with minimal ingredients and time.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast 180g/6oz per breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 pinch salt sea salt
- 4 pinch black pepper ground
Instructions
- Coat the chicken breasts in oil and then season with salt and pepper.
- Put the coated chicken breasts into your air fryer.
- Cook at 180°C/350℉ for 18-20 minutes, turning halfway through.
Notes
- Monitor chicken closely to avoid overcooking and dryness, as air fryer models and chicken size vary.
- Do not let chicken rest inside the air fryer after cooking to prevent carryover cooking and dryness.
- Use chicken breasts of similar size for consistent cooking results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.1g | 0% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 464mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 39IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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