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.

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Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Prep
5 min
Cook
18 min
Total
23 min
Servings
2

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. 1

    Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.

  2. 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. 3

    Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

  5. 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. 6

    Remove chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving whole.

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