Imagine sinking your teeth into a mouth-watering, crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside chicken breast that takes just 30 minutes to prepare - without any complicated techniques or hours of marinating. This Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Breast recipe is about to revolutionize your weeknight dinner game, delivering restaurant-quality results right in your own kitchen with minimal effort and maximum flavor!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove chicken breasts from refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking to allow them to come to room temperature, which helps ensure even cooking.
- Pat chicken breasts completely dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a crispy exterior.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a seasoning blend.
- Brush or rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C), which typically takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Lightly spray or brush the air fryer basket with additional olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Place chicken breasts in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overlapping and have space between them for proper air circulation.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping the chicken breasts halfway through cooking time to ensure even browning and cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature, which should reach 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the chicken breast for safe consumption.
- Once cooked, remove chicken from air fryer and let rest for 3-5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Slice and serve with your favorite sides or store in an airtight container for meal prep.
Tips
- • Always bring chicken to room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution • Pat chicken completely dry to achieve that irresistible crispy exterior • Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket - space between chicken breasts is crucial for proper air circulation • Use a meat thermometer to guarantee food safety and prevent overcooking • Let the chicken rest after cooking to lock in those delicious juices • Experiment with different seasoning blends to keep the recipe exciting • For extra moisture, consider brining chicken for 15-20 minutes before seasoning • If your chicken breasts are of uneven thickness, consider pounding them to create uniform size for consistent cooking
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 229kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 85mg
