Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
18 mins
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Resting Time
5 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
163 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
Description
Air Fryer Chicken Breasts uses boneless skinless chicken breasts rubbed with olive oil and a spice blend of sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and onion powder. Cooking at a controlled temperature allows the chicken to retain moisture and develop mild smoky undertones from the paprika and warming notes from chili powder. The chicken is flipped halfway to ensure even cooking.
After reaching the safe internal temperature of 165°F, the breasts are rested loosely covered to allow juices to redistribute, resulting in a tender texture. This straightforward seasoning and cooking technique highlights the chicken's natural flavor without added sauces or breading.
The recipe suits dinner or meal prep when cooked chicken breasts are desired. It can be paired with vegetables or grains for a complete meal.
Using a meat thermometer is recommended to confirm doneness and avoid overcooking. Alternatively, baking in the oven at 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes is a substitute method if an air fryer is not available.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast about 1 lb, boneless skinless
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt finely ground
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder and onion powder.
- Coat the chicken breasts with olive oil on both sides. Then evenly season the chicken breasts with seasoning mixture.
- Place chicken breasts in the air fryer basket.
- Cook in the air fryer at 360 degrees F 9 minutes, then flip over and cook an additional 9 minutes.
- Remove chicken breasts from the air fryer basket when they have reached an internal temperature 165 degrees F and place on a plate. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F at the thickest part for safe consumption.
- If no air fryer is available, bake seasoned chicken breasts at 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes until cooked through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 424mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 434mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 176IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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