Description
Experience juicy, flavor-packed air fryer chicken breasts in under 30 minutes—perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, making weeknight dinners effortless and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional herbs (thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken, then season generously with garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and optional herbs.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Air fry for 18-20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 140mg