Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Juicy, seasoned chicken breasts with lightly crisped edges, ready in about 30 minutes for an easy weeknight main dish.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 16 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If they are very thick, gently pound them to an even 1-inch thickness for more even cooking. (about 5 min)
- Rub the chicken with olive oil. Combine the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, then coat both sides of the chicken evenly. (about 3 min)
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Arrange the chicken in a single layer, leaving space around each piece. (about 3 min) — 375°F
- Air-fry for 6 to 8 minutes, turn the chicken, and continue cooking for 6 to 8 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. (about 16 min) — 375°F
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, tent loosely with foil, and rest for 5 minutes before slicing. (about 5 min)