5.0 from 9 votes
Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast
This air fryer chicken breast recipe is the easiest way to enjoy tender and juicy chicken! The seasoning rub is totally irresistible, and they're super simple to make.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 200 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Take the chicken breasts out of the fridge 15-20 minutes prior to starting the recipe so they warm up a bit.
- Combine the spice rub ingredients in a small bowl.
- Add the chicken breasts to a plate and coat all over with olive oil, followed by the rub (use your hands).
- Preheat your air fryer to 375F.
- Add the chicken to the air fryer basket and cook for 8 minutes. Flip, and then cook for another 5-10 minutes (see guidelines below depending on size of chicken). Use an instant read meat thermometer and take them out of the air fryer when they've reached 160F. Let rest for 5 minutes until juices redistribute and they come to 165F (safe chicken temperature) before slicing them.small chicken breasts (about 6 oz each) - 4-5 more minutesmedium chicken breasts (about 8 oz each) - 6-7 more minuteslarge chicken breasts (about 10 oz each) - 8-10 more minutes
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Notes
- I highly recommend using an instant read meat thermometer and checking early for doneness in this recipe. Chicken breasts can go from tender and perfectly cooked to rubbery and overcooked quite fast!
Nutrition Information
Calories
200kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
722mg
(30%)
Potassium
463mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
438IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 722mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 463mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 438IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.