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Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast sliced on a wooden board with fresh herbs

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

This Air Fryer Chicken Breast recipe is juicy, tender, and perfectly seasoned with simple pantry spices. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's ideal for quick weeknight dinners, meal prep, salads, sandwiches, wraps, and pasta dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If they are thick, pound them to an even thickness. Rub both sides with olive oil.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together: Paprika, Garlic powder, Onion powder, Italian seasoning, Salt, Black pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken.
  4. Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between them. Cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Flip the chicken using tongs. Cook for another 5–8 minutes, or until the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve immediately.

Notes

✔ Use chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking.
✔ Preheating the air fryer helps create a better crust.
✔ Flip the chicken halfway through cooking for even browning.
✔ Always check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) before serving.
✔ Leftover chicken is perfect for salads, wraps, sandwiches, grain bowls, and pasta dishes.