Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
Ready in less than a half hour, these really delicious air fryer chicken breasts are tender, juicy, and flavorful.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 (6 ounces each) boneless skinless chicken breasts (see note)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together oil and seasonings. Rub all sides of the chicken with seasoning mixture.2 (6 ounces each) boneless skinless chicken breasts , 2 teaspoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- Place in air fryer and cook for 10 minutes, flip, and continue to cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches nearly 165ºF when checked with an instant read thermometer. Try not to overcook the chicken (see cooking tip below).
- Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before serving. The internal temperature will continue to rise a bit.
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Notes
- 8 ounce chicken breast: Cook for 10 minutes, flip, and continue to cook for 9 to 11 minutes or until done.
- Cooking tip: Overcooked chicken breasts can be dry and tough. They should be cooked just until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. I find that the most accurate way to check is to use an instant read thermometer. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. The internal temperature should be close to 165°F. The juices should run clear, not bloody or pink when you slice into the chicken. The internal temperature will continue to rise a few degrees when the chicken rests for 5 minutes.
- Seasoning: Substitute my all-purpose seasoning for the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and parsley. You'll need 2 ¾ teaspoons.
- Storage/meal prep: Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for at least 1 month. For best results, thaw frozen chicken overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 274IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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