Description
This Air Fryer Chicken Breast recipe is delicious, juicy, and packed with flavor, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Start by patting the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
- Season: In a bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat each chicken breast in this mixture.
- Preheat your air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Rest and serve: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For leftovers, allow the chicken to cool before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 100mg