Description
A quick and easy recipe for juicy, tender boneless chicken breasts cooked perfectly in the air fryer. This method yields a flavorful and healthy meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Step: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Step: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Step: Brush both sides of each chicken breast with olive oil.
- Step: In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Step: Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Step: Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Step: Cook for 15 minutes, flipping the chicken breasts halfway through the cooking time.
- Step: Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should read 165°F (74°C) when done.
- Step: Remove the chicken breasts from the air fryer and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature for safety. Resting the meat is essential to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Modern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: chicken breast, air fryer, dinner, easy recipe, healthy