Chicken Breast
8 minutes
375°F temperature
7 ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1 Prep: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness under plastic wrap using a rolling pin or meat mallet.
- 2 Brine: Optional but recommended - sprinkle chicken with salt and refrigerate uncovered for 30 mins to 24 hours.
- 3 Season: Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Coat chicken with olive oil and seasoning mixture.
- 4 Air Fry: Place chicken smooth side down and cook at 375°F / 190°C for 6 minutes.
- 5 Flip: Turn chicken over and continue cooking 2-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 155-160°F or 68-71°C.
- 6 Rest: Let chicken rest covered for 5-10 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
- 7 Note: Total cooking time varies by chicken size - 8 minutes for smaller breasts, up to 14+ minutes for larger pieces.
