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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 FAQs
- → 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.
Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Super moist chicken breasts cooked up in the air fryer with simple, bold seasoning.
Ingredients
→ Base
→ Seasoning Rub
Steps
Mix your spices in a bowl. Let the chicken sit out on the counter for 15–20 minutes so it’s not cold.
Massage the chicken with olive oil. After that, sprinkle on the seasonings and rub them in well.
Pop chicken into the air fryer at 375°F. Give it 8 minutes, flip it over, then let it go for 5–10 minutes more (depends how thick it is).
Take your chicken out when it hits 160°F inside. Let it chill for 5 minutes so it reaches 165°F before slicing.
Notes
- Large (10oz): 8–10 minutes once you’ve flipped it
- Medium (8oz): 6–7 minutes after turning
- Small (6oz): 4–5 minutes after the flip
Required Equipment
- Meat thermometer
- Air fryer
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
This data is for informational purposes only and doesn’t replace medical advice.
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbs: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g