Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe
Juicy and tender chicken breasts cooked quickly in the air fryer, perfect for meal prep or a healthy main course. A simple seasoning blend ensures delicious flavor every time.

Ingredients
- 2 (6 oz each)Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbspOlive oil
- 0.75 tspSalt
- 0.5 tspBlack pepper
- 0.5 tspGarlic powder
- 0.5 tspPaprika
- 0.5 tspDried Italian herbs
Nutrition
Per serving, estimated
- Calories
- 280 kcal
- Protein
- 45 g
- Carbs
- 2 g
- Fat
- 10 g
Steps
- 1
Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- 2
Brush chicken with olive oil. In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian herbs. Rub this seasoning mixture all over the chicken breasts.
- 3
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- 5
Air fry for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and chicken is no longer pink.
- 6
Remove chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving whole.
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