Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Perfectly cooked, juicy chicken breasts in the air fryer every time. A quick and easy basic for healthy meals.
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken breasts — boneless, skinless, about 175-200g each
- 15 mL Olive oil
- 2 ½ mL Salt — or to taste
- 1 ¼ mL Black pepper — freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 ½ mL Garlic powder
- 2 ½ mL Paprika
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Meat thermometer
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
Instructions
Tip: tap Start Cooking for hands-free step mode with built-in timers.
- 1
Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This helps with browning and crisping.
- 2
In a medium bowl, toss chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
- 3
Preheat your air fryer to 190°C (375°F) for 5 minutes. This ensures even cooking from the start.
5 min timer - 4
Place seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook for 8 minutes.
8 min timer - 5
Flip the chicken breasts over using tongs and continue to cook for another 6-10 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) is reached at the thickest part.
10 min timer - 6
Remove chicken from the air fryer and let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing or serving. This allows the juices to redistribute for a more tender result.
5 min timer
Notes
- Cooking times can vary based on the thickness of your chicken breasts and your specific air fryer model. Always use a meat thermometer.
- For thicker chicken breasts, you may need to increase the cooking time by a few minutes.
Substitutions
- Olive oil: Avocado oil or any neutral cooking oil.
- Spices: Any poultry seasoning blend you prefer.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Cooked chicken breasts can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat gently.
Nutrition not calculated. Cook temperatures follow Health Canada guidance where cited.
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