Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Learn how to air fry chicken breast so it turns out juicy, tender, and perfectly seasoned every time. A quick and easy dinner recipe ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 -2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F and let it heat for 3–5 minutes.
- Prepare the chicken breasts by patting them dry with a paper towel. If needed, pound them to an even thickness for even cooking.
- Season the chicken by rubbing each piece with olive oil, then evenly coating with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, then flip the chicken breasts.
- Continue cooking for 5–8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove and rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Always use a meat thermometer for best results.
- For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning, onion powder, or chili powder.
- Letting the chicken rest helps keep it juicy.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
Serving Size: 1 chicken breast- Calories: 220
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 420mg
- Based on ~6–7 oz raw boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Includes ~1/2 tbsp olive oil per serving
- Seasonings included in sodium calculation
- Air frying retains most protein while minimizing added fat