Description
Indulge in the savory delight of Air Fryer Chicken Breasts, perfectly cooked to golden-brown perfection with a tender, juicy inside. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering flavor-packed chicken that pairs beautifully with salads, sandwiches, or vegetables. Elevate your dinner experience with minimal effort and maximum taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Drizzle olive oil over chicken and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly.
- Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon garlic or barbecue sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Ensure even cooking by pounding chicken to uniform thickness and avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.