Air Fryer Chicken Breast—Best Ever!
This air fryer chicken breast recipe is a weeknight dinner hero: it makes flavorful, juicy chicken every time! With a simple seasoning blend that creates incredible flavor, it’s my favorite quick and easy protein for weeknight meals.
You can also try my Air Fryer Chicken Thighs for another go-to chicken method.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: Chicken
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry, then lightly pound the thick end of each piece of chicken with a kitchen mallet or rolling pin until the chicken breast is roughly the same thickness all the way across.
- Place the chicken breasts in a bowl and coat both sides with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, chili powder, and kosher salt. Sprinkle the seasoning all over both sides of the chicken.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from the air fryer and allow the chicken to rest 5 minutes before serving to ensure juiciness. Slice into pieces and serve. Leftovers last 3 to 4 days refrigerated.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/air-fryer-chicken-breast/