Air-Fryer Chicken Breasts

20 mins
Serves 4
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/air-fryer-chicken-breasts/

Directions

  1. 1Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  2. 2Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  3. 3Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  4. 4Coat the air-fryer basket with cooking spray.
  5. 5Coat the air-fryer basket with cooking spray.
  6. 6Coat the air-fryer basket with cooking spray.
  7. 7In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, Italian seasoning and pepper.
  8. 8In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, Italian seasoning and pepper.
  9. 9In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, Italian seasoning and pepper.
  10. 10Drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil, then add the herb and spice mixture and rub it on both sides of the chicken.
  11. 11Drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil, then add the herb and spice mixture and rub it on both sides of the chicken.
  12. 12Drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil, then add the herb and spice mixture and rub it on both sides of the chicken.
  13. 13Place the chicken in the air-fryer basket and cook for six minutes.
  14. 14Place the chicken in the air-fryer basket and cook for six minutes.
  15. 15Place the chicken in the air-fryer basket and cook for six minutes.
  16. 16Flip the chicken and cook for three to five minutes longer, until the internal temperature reaches 165°.
  17. 17Flip the chicken and cook for three to five minutes longer, until the internal temperature reaches 165°.
  18. 18Flip the chicken and cook for three to five minutes longer, until the internal temperature reaches 165°.
  19. 19Let the chicken rest for five minutes before slicing or serving.
  20. 20Let the chicken rest for five minutes before slicing or serving.
  21. 21Let the chicken rest for five minutes before slicing or serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

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Tips

  • If your chicken breasts are uneven in thickness, lightly flatten them with the flat side of a meat mallet until they're uniform before adding the seasoning. This will help the chicken cook evenly.
  • Arrange the chicken in a single layer with space between each piece to allow air circulation for even browning and cooking.
  • Transfer chicken breasts to a cutting board to rest so the residual heat from the air fryer doesn’t continue to cook them.
  • To avoid dried-out chicken, start checking the internal temperature with an instant-read food thermometer a few minutes before the cooking time is up. The chicken is finished when it reaches 165°.
  • Remove the chicken from the air-fryer basket as soon as it’s done to prevent overcooking.
  • Letting the chicken rest helps it reabsorb its juices and stay tender.
  • You can air-fry frozen chicken breasts, but they’ll take longer to cook (10 to 15 minutes per side, for a total of 20 to 30 minutes). It’s also harder to get seasoning to stick to frozen chicken.