Description
Juicy and flavorful air fryer chicken breast cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil evenly over chicken.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika on both sides.
- Place chicken in air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flip, then cook another 5-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- Adjust cooking time for thicker or thinner breasts.
- Letting chicken rest keeps juices inside.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken, easy chicken recipe, healthy chicken breast