Description
This air fryer chicken breast cooks to perfection in just 8 minutes! It’s as juicy as chicken can get, and this recipe includes an optional dry rub that makes bland chicken a thing of the past.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium/large chicken breasts (200g-250g)
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch pepper
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (205°C) – don’t worry if it doesn’t heat up all the way – you just want it hot.
- Tenderize: Add the chicken to a large plastic bag, and use a meat tenderizer to pound the chicken until it’s about 1/4 inch thick.
- Mix Rub: Add dry rub ingredients to a small bowl, and mix until combined.
- Season: Sprinkle an equal amount of the rub on both sides of the chicken, and work it into the meat with your hands.
- Prepare Basket: Coat the air fryer basket with baking spray, and add the chicken breasts to it.
- Cook: Set the air fryer to 400°F and cook for 8 minutes (or until the chicken reaches 162°F). Flip the chicken at the 4-minute mark.
- Rest: Remove from the air fryer, and let the chicken rest for a few minutes. It should reach 165°F while resting.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C), spray the basket, and cook for 3-5 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Keto & Low Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 128 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken breast, keto chicken, low carb, juicy chicken breast