Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

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Tender and juicy chicken breasts cooked to perfection in 20 minutes or less - the BEST Air Fryer Chicken Breast recipe!

Course Chicken, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine American, Easy, Healthy, low carb, Weeknight Meal

Keyword Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

Prep Time 4

Cook Time 16

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 135kcal

Author Chrissie

Equipment

Ingredients

4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
spray oil

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 180℃ (355℉) while you get everything else ready.
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board or clean work surface and pound the thick side of the breasts very gently with the flat side of a meat mallet, making sure to pound them to an almost even thickness (this will help them cook evenly).
Pat the chicken breasts dry with some kitchen paper towel and set them aside.
Combine all the spices, salt and pepper in a small bowl, mixing them together well with a spoon.
Using your hands, rub the spice mixture over the chicken breasts on all sides.
Spray the air fryer basket/tray with oil and place the chicken breasts in. Air fry them for 8 minutes at 180℃ (355℉). Flip them and air fry them for 6-8 more minutes or until an instant read thermometer inserted into the middle of one of the chicken breasts reads 165 Fahrenheit (74 Celsius).
Get one of my favourite meat thermometers HERE.
Remove the chicken breasts from the air fryer and rest them on a plate, covered well with some aluminum foil for about 5-7 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Storage Instructions

This chicken keeps well in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

Reheating Instructions

Reheat the chicken in the air fryer at 180℃ (355℉) for a couple of minutes or until warmed through. It's better to reheat the chicken breasts before they are sliced.

Instructions for Cooking the Chicken Breasts from Frozen

Separate the frozen chicken breasts (unseasoned) and if there’s excess ice buildup on the chicken, rinse them under water and dry them with paper towels.
Pat the seasoning onto the frozen breasts as directed in the recipe.
Spray the inside of the air fryer with cooking spray. Place the frozen chicken inside and air fry for about 12 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius (355 degrees Fahrenheit).
Open the air fryer, flip the chicken breasts and air fry for another 10-12 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius (355 degrees Fahrenheit), or until the chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of 74 degrees Celsius (165 degrees Fahrenheit).

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