Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe
Juicy seasoned chicken breast in the air fryer in about 15 minutes. Pantry spices, 380°F method, great for weeknights and meal prep.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts roughly equal in size
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
Instructions
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry. If one end is thick, pound between plastic wrap to an even thickness.
- Rub oil over all sides. Mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper; coat the chicken well.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for 3 minutes. Arrange chicken in a single layer with space between pieces.
- Air fry 6 to 8 minutes, flip, then cook 5 to 7 minutes more until the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest 5 minutes on a cutting board, then slice across the grain and serve.
Notes
Use similar-sized chicken breasts and a thermometer for juicy results every time.