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A close up of a plate of air fryer chicken breasts on a plate with seasoning and broccoli next to them.

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

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  • Author: Erin Jensen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Total Time: 26 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings 1x
  • Category: Chicken
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Air Fryer Chicken Breast – learn how to cook chicken breasts in the air fryer with this simple and delicious recipe!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 medium-sized chicken breast (boneless, skinless), approx. 1 pound
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F. for approx. 5 minutes.
  2. Pat chicken dry with clean paper towel.
  3. Combine salt, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
  4. Drizzle chicken with olive oil and rub all over. Season generously with the seasoning ensuring the chicken is fully coated.
  5. Place chicken thighs in air fryer basket and let cook 7-9 minutes per side, but start checking the internal temperature after approx. 13-14 minutes just in case your air fryer runs hot. Remove from air fryer when chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (Note: I like to take mine out just a few degrees under 165 – the residual heat will continue to cook it while it rests). Set aside on a plate and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Serving: we love serving these with our Air Fryer Broccolini or Air Fryer Broccoli.
  • Storage: store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Internal Temp. of Chicken: chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. at it’s thickest part.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6oz
  • Calories: 212
  • Sugar: 0.1 g
  • Sodium: 482.1 mg
  • Fat: 7.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 34.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 110.3 mg