Description
This Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe yields tender, flavorful chicken breasts with a perfect balance of spices. It’s a quick and healthy dinner option that’s easy to make in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6–8 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and drizzle with olive oil, rubbing it evenly over both sides.
- Season the Chicken: Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme; sprinkle over both sides of the chicken.
- Air Fry: Preheat to 375°F, air fry the chicken for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy with preferred sides or use in salads, wraps, or meal prep.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken ensures even cooking.
- For extra juiciness, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes.
- This recipe is also great with chicken thighs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
