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Best Air Fryer Chicken Recipes - Easy Air Fried Chicken Breast

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Resting Time
5 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 112 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil or oil of choice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
  2. Coat the chicken with oil and sprinkle on the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Then place the breast in the air fryer basket.
  3. Air fry at 380 degrees F for 15-18 minutes, flipping the pieces over once. If you use chicken cutlets, they will only need about 10-12 minutes of cooking time instead.
  4. Use an instant-read thermometer to verify that the internal temperature has reached at least 160 degrees F.
  5. Take the pieces of chicken out and let them rest on a plate for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
  6. Garnish with fresh herbs or lemon wedges.

Notes

  • For Frozen Chicken Breast:
  • The meat needs to be frozen as individual pieces of chicken, not as a big clump. Rub or spray the pieces with olive oil and add the seasoning. Cook it in a 360-degree F air fryer for 20-25 minutes, flipping it halfway through the cooking time. 
  • The meat needs to be frozen as individual pieces of chicken, not as a big clump. Rub or spray the pieces with olive oil and add the seasoning. Cook it in a 360-degree F air fryer for 20-25 minutes, flipping it halfway through the cooking time. 
  • It is always best to check the internal temperature with a thermometer. If you don't have one, slice it at the thickest part to check for doneness.
  • Change the seasoning by adding onion powder and chili powder or using your favorite seasonings such as Jerk or Italian seasoning.
  • Change the seasoning by adding onion powder and chili powder or using your favorite seasonings such as Jerk or Italian seasoning.

Nutrition Information

Calories 112kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 476mg (20%) Potassium 308mg (9%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 352IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 112

% Daily Value*

Calories 112kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 476mg 20%
Potassium 308mg 7%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 352IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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