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Super juicy chicken breasts with super tasty spices, done in the air fryer in like 20 minutes or less.
Tasty Ingredients:
- Boneless chicken breasts
- Italian seasoning: Savory herbs
- Garlic and onion powder
- Olive oil: Lets all that flavor stick
- Chili powder: Little bit of kick
- Smoked paprika: Rich smoky taste
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Friendly Instructions:
- Rest and Slice
- Let chicken sit covered for 5 minutes
- Cut across the grain
- Eat right away
- Save extra chicken properly
- Fire Up & Cook
- Warm up your air fryer at 375°F
- Pop the chicken in, leave some space
- Cook each side for 7-8 minutes
- Double-check the insides hit 165°F
- Get Chicken Ready
- Dry the chicken really well
- Slather on olive oil
- Mix up your spices
- Rub that all over evenly
How To Store:
Lasts in the fridge 3 to 4 days. Freeze it for up to 3 months without worry.
Tasty Combinations:
Toss on salads or pair with roasted veggies.
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Pro Tips From the Chef:
- Don't overcook your chicken
- Let it reach room temperature beforehand
- Pile on those spices
- If you're making a lot, cook in rounds
If you know how hot to cook it and let it rest, your chicken will always come out juicy.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → Why bring to room temp?
- Bringing it to room temperature helps the chicken heat up more evenly.
- → Why check temp early?
- If you check the temp early, it won't get dried out by overcooking.
- → Can I use frozen chicken?
- You gotta thaw it all the way before cooking, that way it cooks through evenly.
- → Other seasoning options?
- Switch things up with lemon pepper, taco, or even cajun flavors.
- → How to store leftovers?
- Put leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Warm them before slicing.