Name: Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

Jule’s Menu Verified

February 15, 2026

These juicy, tender chicken breasts are perfectly cooked in an air fryer with a simple, flavorful marinade of smoked paprika, garlic, and a touch of sugar. Quick to prepare and ready in minutes, they’re ideal for a weeknight dinner or a convenient meal prep option, and pair well with your favorite sides.

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Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

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Instructions

Cut chicken fillets horizontally in half or into thirds using the butterfly cut, so that thin fillets approximately one centimeter thick are created.

Place the chicken fillets in a bowl and mix with the oil.

Mix together sugar, cornstarch, paprika powder, salt and garlic powder in a separate bowl.

Marinate the chicken with the spice mix until each fillet is evenly coated. Preheat the air fryer to 230°C.

Place the chicken fillets side by side in the basket of the air fryer. Make sure they don't touch each other as much as possible.

Bake the chicken at 230°C for 7 minutes, turning it over halfway through. Depending on the thickness and size of the fillets, they may need a minute more or less. It's best to check the doneness with a meat thermometer before serving. The chicken is cooked when the internal temperature reaches 74°C.

Slice the chicken into thin strips and serve with your choice of side dishes. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cornstarch Coating Trick 🥄
Lightly dust chicken breasts with cornstarch before seasoning to create an ultra-crispy exterior that locks in moisture and helps spices adhere perfectly.
Uniform Chicken Thickness 🔪
Use a meat mallet to pound chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness before air frying, ensuring consistent cooking and preventing dry edges.
Oil Misting Technique 💨
Lightly mist the chicken with vegetable oil before air frying to help achieve a golden-brown exterior and prevent the meat from drying out.
Smoked Paprika Layering 🌶️
Mix smoked paprika with brown sugar and garlic powder to create a complex, caramelizing rub that adds depth and slight sweetness to the chicken.
Air Fryer Spacing Secret 🍽️
Leave space between chicken breasts in the air fryer basket to allow hot air circulation, ensuring crispy and evenly cooked results.

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Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.