Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast
This Air Fryer Chicken Breast recipe is the easiest way to make juicy, flavorful boneless skinless chicken breasts in less than 30 minutes. Seasoned with simple pantry spices and cooked until perfectly tender, it's ideal for an easy weeknight dinner, meal prep, salads, wraps, casseroles, and more.
Servings: 4
Calories: 167
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- pepper to taste (if desired)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, about 1 pound (450g)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375F (190C) for 5 minutes. Combine the seasonings in a small bowl and set aside. With the chicken breasts on a cutting board or plate, coat each piece of chicken with the oil on both sides using a basting brush. Evenly coat both sides of each chicken breast with the seasoning mixture.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer (see notes for an air fryer oven). Air fry at 375F (190C) for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Pull the chicken breast from the air fryer when it reaches 155F to 160F (68C to 71C) internal temperature using an instant-read thermometer inserted halfway through the thickest part of the meat. Let the chicken breasts rest on a plate for 5-10 minutes before cutting. This carryover cooking will bring the chicken up to the safe temperature of 165F (74C)
Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets (quicker cooking!)
- Preheat the air fryer to 375F (190C) for 5 minutes. Combine the seasonings in a small bowl and set aside. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and using a sharp knife, cut each breast in half lengthwise, resulting in 4 chicken breast cutlets.
- Coat both sides of each piece of chicken with the oil using a basting brush. Evenly coat both sides of each chicken breast with the seasoning blend.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the air fryer in a single layer and cook at 370F (190C) for 10-15 minutes, flipping at the 4 minute mark. Check after 8 minutes for doneness with an internal meat thermometer. Pull the chicken breast from the air fryer when it reaches 155F to 160F (68C to 71C) internal temperature using an instant read thermometer inserted halfway through the thickest part of the meat. Let the chicken rest on a plate for 5-10 minutes before cutting. This carryover cooking will bring the chicken up to the safe temperature of 165F (74C)
Notes
• Cook time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your chicken breasts. Always use an instant-read thermometer for the most accurate results.
• For juicy chicken, remove the breasts from the air fryer when they reach 155°F to 160°F. The temperature will continue to rise as the chicken rests, reaching the safe temperature of 165°F.
• If your chicken breasts are very thick, you can pound them to an even thickness before seasoning and cooking. This helps them cook more evenly.
• Chicken cutlets cook much faster than whole chicken breasts. Begin checking for doneness after 8 minutes.
• Air fryer ovens typically take a few minutes longer to cook chicken breasts than basket-style air fryers.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
• This recipe is naturally low carb, keto-friendly, gluten free, and perfect for meal prep.
Nutrition
Calories: 167 | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g