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Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe

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This easy air fryer chicken breast recipe provides a healthy, quick dinner option that yields incredibly tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken. With a simple seasoning blend and minimal prep time, it’s perfect for a nutritious meal any day of the week.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Spices and Seasonings

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, oregano, or other herbs
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Main Ingredients

  • 2 (7-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions

  1. Mix the spices. In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, paprika, garlic powder, dried thyme (or oregano/herbs), and freshly ground black pepper to create the seasoning blend.
  2. Pound the chicken. Lightly pound the chicken breasts to even out their thickness and reduce the large bump on one end, ensuring more even cooking.
  3. Season the chicken. Drizzle the olive or avocado oil over both chicken breasts, coating them evenly. Sprinkle the prepared seasoning blend onto both sides and rub it into the meat by hand for maximum flavor absorption.
  4. Air fry the chicken. Place the chicken breasts smooth side down in the air fryer basket. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 7 minutes. Then, flip the chicken breasts over and cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  5. Rest the chicken. Remove the chicken breasts from the air fryer and transfer to a plate. Let them rest for a few minutes to allow carryover cooking to raise the temperature a few degrees, ensuring juicy and tender meat.
  6. Serve. Serve the air-fried chicken breasts with your favorite side dishes and enjoy this quick, healthy meal.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to accurately check the internal temperature of the chicken to avoid over or undercooking.
  • Lightly pounding the chicken ensures even thickness and better cooking results.
  • You can substitute dried thyme with oregano or other herbs based on your preference.
  • Letting the chicken rest after cooking seals in juices and improves tenderness.
  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning blend and oil for 30 minutes before cooking, if time permits.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/air-fryer-chicken-breast-recipe/