Description
This is the juiciest air fryer chicken breast recipe you’ll ever have. Learn how to tenderize, brine, season, and air fry it to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Boneless Chicken Breast (6–8 Ounces Each)
- 20 Oz Tap Water
- 1 Oz Kosher Salt
- 1 Tbsp Light Brown Sugar
- 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/4 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Step: Put the chicken breast in a ziplock bag and place it on a cutting board. Using a meat mallet, lightly pound the meat into an even thickness and set aside.
- Step: For the Wet Brine, put the salt and half the water in a small saucepan. Heat until the salt has dissolved. Then, add the remaining water to help cool it down.
- Step: Pour the cooled brine into the ziplock bag with the chicken making sure it’s completely submerged. Then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to a day.
- Step: In a small bowl, add the brown sugar, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until completely combined and set aside.
- Step: Preheat the Air Fryer to 360 degrees.
- Step: Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry with a paper towel. Lightly brush the chicken with olive oil and season with this blend or use your favorite blend.
- Step: Place the chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 6 minutes.
- Step: Carefully flip the chicken and cook for an additional 4-7 minutes or until the chicken has reached 165 degrees.
- Step: Remove the chicken and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
Pounding the meat ensures even cooking and prevents drying. Use a rolling pin or heavy skillet if a meat mallet is unavailable. Ensure the brine is completely cool before adding chicken.
- Prep Time: PT30M
- Cook Time: PT13M
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 161 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 6224 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
Keywords: chicken breast, air fryer, juicy chicken, main course, healthy