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The Juiciest Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Are you ready for the easiest and juiciest chicken breast? This Air Fryer Chicken Breast recipe is fool-proof, bursting with flavor, and the easiest way to get a chicken dinner on the table any night of the week
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time53 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: air fryer chicken breast, chicken breast in air fryer
Method: Air Fry
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lexi

Equipment

  • 1 Large Bowl
  • 1 Small Bowl
  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast see note
  • Salt for quick brine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Seasoning Blend:

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Pat chicken dry. Place into a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Transfer to the refrigerator for 30 minutes, uncovered.
    1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, Salt
  • In a small bowl, mix together the spice blend.
    1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Remove chicken from the refrigerator and rub chicken breasts with olive oil all over, then coat with the spice mixture.
    2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Spray the bottom of your air fryer with an oil spray (no aerosol), or use a pastry brush with olive oil.
  • Cook the chicken at 375ºF for 9 min on each side (see note).
  • Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Cook times based on chicken breast sizes:
  • Small Breasts that are roughly 5 to 7 ounces: 7 to 10 minutes
  • Medium Breasts that are roughly 8 to 10 ounces: 10 to 13 minutes
  • Large Breasts that are 11 ounces or more: 14 to 18 minutes
Thought you had the right cook time but didn't? If for some reason the chicken is below 155ºF once it has finished cooking, you can simply cook the chicken for a few more minutes.
Storage: 
  • Store leftover chicken breasts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 
  • Freeze the cooked and cooled chicken in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
  • Reheat chicken breasts in the oven or air fryer at 350ºF for just a few minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 431mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg