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Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
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Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

This Air Fryer Chicken Breasts recipe combines avocado oil and optional stone-ground mustard with a blend of garlic powder, paprika, parsley, and sea salt to season large chicken breasts. Cooking in the air fryer at 350°F ensures a juicy interior and flavorful crust. A resting period after cooking allows juices to redistribute, resulting in tender meat. The recipe also includes a method for crisping broccoli florets separately in the air fryer, making it a convenient one-protein, one-vegetable meal option.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 557 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breast large
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 Tbsp mustard optional, stone ground
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp parsley dried
  • 1/2 tsp salt sea salt
For the Broccoli:
  • 1 broccoli chopped into florets, bunch
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste, sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F.
  2. Stir the avocado oil and mustard together in a small bowl. Stir together the sea salt, garlic powder, paprika, and dried parsley in a separate bowl.
  3. Coat the chicken breasts with avocado oil mustard mixture then sprinkle with the seasoning mixture.
  4. Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer and air fry for 9 minutes at 350. Flip the chicken and air fry for another 9 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. The best way to ensure the chicken is fully cooked is to use a meat thermometer.
  5. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to distribute throughout the meat, leaving you with a juicy, tender texture.
  6. If you’re air frying up some broccoli, you can do so after the chicken is finished cooking, while it’s resting.
For the Broccoli:
  1. Chop the broccoli into florets and place them in a large bowl. Drizzle with avocado oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Use your hands to toss everything together until it’s well-coated. 
  2. Transfer the broccoli to the air fryer and Air Fry at 400 for 5 minutes. 
  3. Check on the broccoli and air fry for another 1 to 2 minutes if needed.

Notes

  • If available, add 1/2 teaspoon onion powder with 1 teaspoon garlic powder for added flavor.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety and juiciness.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes after air frying to redistribute juices and improve tenderness.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 2 Calories 557kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 75g (150%) Fat 18g (28%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 557

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 2
Calories 557kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 75g 150%
Fat 18g 28%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.