Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Juicy, tender chicken breast with a flavorful golden seasoning crust, cooked quickly in the air fryer with just a little oil.
Servings: 2
Calories: 280kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Pound thicker areas gently to create a more even thickness if needed.
- Drizzle the chicken with olive oil.
- Combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Place chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 16–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check the thickest part with an instant-read thermometer. The chicken is ready when it reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the air fryer and rest for
Notes
- Cooking time varies according to the size and thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Patting the chicken dry helps the seasoning brown and creates a better exterior.
- For the juiciest result, use an instant-read thermometer rather than relying solely on cooking time.
- If using smaller chicken breasts, begin checking the temperature earlier.
Nutrition
Serving Size: 1 chicken breastCalories: ~280 kcal
Protein: ~45 g
Carbohydrates: ~2 g
Fat: ~10 g
Saturated Fat: ~2 g
Cholesterol: ~125 mg
Sodium: ~650 mg
Fiber: ~1 g
Sugar: ~0 g