Description
Make juicy and flavorful air fryer chicken breast with minimal effort. Perfect for quick meals.
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) for 5 minutes.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Rub chicken with olive oil on both sides.
- Season evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Place chicken in air fryer basket, leaving space between pieces.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flip, then cook another 5-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chicken thickness affects cooking time – adjust as needed.
- Use meat thermometer for best results.
- Can substitute with chicken thighs (cook 2-3 minutes longer).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken, easy chicken recipe, healthy chicken breast