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Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Air fry chicken breast at 375°F for 18 minutes, flipping at 10 minutes.

4.8(210 reviews)
Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Cook Temp

375°F

190°C

Total Time

23

minutes

Flip At

10

minutes

Servings

2

🌡️ Internal temp target: 165°F (74°C)

Basket-style air fryers: use stated temp. Oven-style (larger capacity): add 2–3 min or increase temp by 10°F.

Crisp Score™

Crispiness
5/10
Effort
2/10
Mess
1/10

Ingredients

  • 2 breasts (6-8 oz each)Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbspOlive oil
  • 1 tspGarlic powder
  • 1/2 tspOnion powder
  • 1 tspPaprika
  • 3/4 tspSalt
  • 1/2 tspBlack pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pound chicken breasts to even thickness (about 3/4 inch) for uniform cooking.

  2. 2

    Brush both sides with olive oil.

  3. 3

    Season generously on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    Place chicken in a single layer in the basket.

  6. 6

    Cook for 10 minutes, flip, then cook for 8 more minutes.

  7. 7

    Rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Internal temp should be 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

42g

Protein

10g

Fat

1g

Carbs

Nutritional values are estimates and may vary.

FAQ

Gear Used in This Recipe

Meat Tenderizer Mallet

Pound chicken to even thickness for perfect results.

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