Perfect Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Name: Perfect Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

4.7(2)

18 min

Time

380°F

Temp

220 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Chicken

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Seasoning

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Equipment

Instant-Read Meat Thermometer

Steps

1
Pound chicken to even thickness (about 3/4 inch) for uniform cooking.
2
Brush with olive oil. Season all sides generously with spice mixture.
3
Air fry at 380°F for 15-18 minutes, flipping at 10 minutes.
4
Check internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
5
Slice against the grain for the most tender bites.

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Tip: Pounding to even thickness is the single most important step — thick ends overcook while thin ends dry out. Rest the chicken 5 minutes under foil; it continues cooking and the juices redistribute. Slice against the grain always.

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