This Air Fryer Chicken Breast recipe yields flavorful, juicy results every single time. It’s so quick and easy to make, you’ll never cook chicken breast any other way!
1poundchicken breastI had two pieces that weighed around ½ pound each
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
1teaspoononion powder
1teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoonground paprika
salt & pepperto taste (I use about ¼ teaspoon salt, maybe a little more)
Instructions
Heat air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes.
In the meantime, coat chicken with olive oil on both sides . Combine Italian season, onion powder, garlic powder and ground paprika in a small bowl. Rub all over chicken. Finally, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
Place chicken in the basket of your air fryer. Close, then cook at 375°F for around 12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F at the thickest part.
Serve the chicken immediately for maximum juiciness.
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Notes
Ingredient notes
Chicken breast: I used two chicken breasts that weighed ½ pound each. If yours are larger or smaller, you will need to adjust the cooking time.
Olive oil: This is my preferred oil, but any oil you enjoy cooking with can be used.
Italian seasoning: If you don’t have this on hand, try using a different herb mix such as Provencal Herbs, or a single herb such as dried oregano or parsley.
Recipe tips
Make sure to coat the chicken all around in olive oil and spices. This will ensure maximum browning and flavor everywhere.
If you want to check on your chicken during cooking, make sure to read the manual of your specific model to know if it’s OK to open the air fryer while it’s running.
If your air fryer is large enough, you can double the recipe (mine is 5.5 quart and I can cook 4 chicken breasts at a time without any issues). Do not overcrowd the air fryer, and do not overlap the chicken.