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    Home » Keto Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes

    Published: Jul 15, 2019 · by: Jennifer Banz · This post may contain affiliate links

    Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast

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    Air Fryer Chicken Breast…an easy way to cook chicken with loads of flavor! The trick is to use simple ingredients and let the air fryer do all the work. You’ll have juicy seasoned chicken breast in less than 30 minutes!

    Related: I get all of my grass fed beef and pasture raised chicken from Butcher Box.  Read my honest review here.

    Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and great for a low carb diet. It is lean and with added fat and vegetables, you’re set for an amazing keto meal! You can prepare this Air Fryer Chicken Breast, with little prep work, in less than 30 minutes!

    Juicy Seasoned Chicken - The Preparation

    I love a well seasoned piece of chicken, that is juicy and uses quality spices!

    The key is to coat the chicken breast with quality spices and make sure not to overcook. I like to use butter to accentuate the flavor of spices. Overcooking happens when the internal temperature has reached 165F and the juices begin to boil out of the meat until its dry. The best way to avoid overcooking is to use an internal meat thermometer. It is a life saver, literally!

    cutting a chicken breast in half

    Using two chicken cutlets, cut them in half. Set the now four pieces aside. In a small bowl, mix seasonings with the avocado oil.  Once thoroughly mixed, spread the seasoned oil over each cutlet.

    Now it is time to watch the magic happen. Place each cutlet in the air fryer on 370F for 10-15 minutes. I like to check it after about 10 minutes with my meat thermometer. The temperature should be 165F, if not, cook for an additional 3 minutes or until temperature is reached.

    chicken breast in air fryer

    This is absolutely a no fuss, super simple air fryer chicken breast recipe that the whole family will enjoy. Serve with microwave cauliflower rice  or Bacon green beans. – Jennifer  

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    Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast

    Air Fryer Chicken Breast … an easy way to cook chicken with loads of flavor! The trick is to use simple ingredients and let the air fryer do all the work. You’ll have juicy seasoned chicken breast in less than 30 minutes!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 331
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    Ingredients

    • 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
    • 2 tablespoon Avocado oil
    • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika
    • Kosher salt and pepper to taste

    Equipment

    • Meat Thermometer (Click here for the one I like best on Amazon
    • Air Fryer (Here's the air fryer I like best on Amazon)

    Instructions

    • Place the chicken breast on a cutting board and using a sharp knife, cut each breast in half lengthwise (see notes) resulting in 4 chicken cutlets.
    • In a small bowl, mix the seasonings in with the oil and spread the mixture on top of each chicken breast cutlet.
    • Place in the air fryer and cook at 370F for 10-15 minutes.  Check after 10 minutes for doneness with an internal meat thermometer.  Should be 165F.  Continue cooking until temperature reached.
    • Remove from air fryer and serve.

    Jennifer's tips

    • To cut the chicken in half lengthwise - place one hand flat on top of a chicken breast and, holding your knife parallel to the cutting board, slice it horizontally from the thick end to the thin end.  (see photo in post above)
    • Avoid Overcooked Chicken - Cook the chicken breast until the internal temperature is around 165F.  
    • Checking for Doneness - To properly check the meats internal temperature, you need to check the temperature of the center of the meat.
    Servings: 4

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 331 | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

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      Recipe Reviews




    1. Mandee says

      January 28, 2020 at 5:41 pm

      Could you tell me what would change with the temperature or time if I used frozen chicken?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        February 03, 2020 at 9:51 am

        It would probably double the time at least

        Reply
      • Lana says

        January 18, 2021 at 3:10 pm

        You can defrost your chicken first by putting the frozen chicken into a ziplock bag and letting the chicken soak for 30 min +, flipping the chicken every 20-30 mins to make sure both sides are defrosted and the follow the recipe as directed.

        Reply
    2. Pat says

      September 14, 2019 at 7:03 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight with pensky’s Cajun seasoning. Yum! Might just have to be my new go to chicken breast recipe and keep changing up the seasoning.

      Reply
    3. Maggie says

      July 22, 2019 at 3:53 pm

      5 stars
      An easy and lighter way to enjoy my favorite fried chicken! YUM!

      Reply
    4. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      July 22, 2019 at 3:45 pm

      5 stars
      So easy! I love my air fryer and can't wait to try these!

      Reply

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