Air Fryer Chicken Breast

This Air Fryer Chicken Breast is so easy to make and it’s juicy and flavorful every time! Cooking chicken breast in the air fryer couldn’t be easier. It’s the foolproof way to get juicy chicken without turning on the oven or making a mess on the stove top. It’s an easy chicken dinner that the entire family will love, and it’s ready in about 15 minutes!

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 343 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 lb - boneless skinless chicken
1 tbsp - avocado oil
1 tsp - smoked paprika
1 tsp - dried thyme
½ tsp - onion powder
½ tsp - garlic powder
a pinch of salt
¼ tsp - black pepper
freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

If the chicken breasts are quite large, place in a zip top bag and pound to uniform thickness, or butterfly the chicken by cutting it in half lengthwise to make 2 pieces.
Pat the chicken dry, then brush evenly with the oil.
Combine the smoked paprika, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl, then rub evenly all over the chicken.
Air fry the chicken breasts at 380 degrees in a single layer for 8 minutes, then flip and continue cooking until an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reaches 165 degrees, around 7-10 minutes more depending on the size and thickness. Cover the chicken loosely with foil and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

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