Description
A quick, healthy, and foolproof recipe for juicy, tender chicken breast with a perfectly crisp exterior, made effortlessly in the air fryer. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe combines simple seasonings with easy steps to deliver flavorful chicken every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and lightly coat with olive oil.
- Season evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and optional herbs.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
- Place chicken in air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Cook for 7 minutes, flip, then cook 7–8 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For even cooking, pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness before seasoning.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness without overcooking.
- Experiment with different seasoning blends for variety.
- Let chicken rest after cooking to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Air fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg