If you’re looking for flavorful, juicy, and easy-to-make chicken breasts, you can’t go wrong with this simple Air Fryer Chicken Breasts recipe!
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If you’ve been looking for a go-to air fryer chicken breasts recipe, here it is! This recipe is simple, easy, and a must-make.
Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
- They’re the perfect healthy accompaniment to any meal. Packed with protein, you can’t go wrong with chicken breast as your main dish. Pair with your favorite sides and you have a fantastic meal!
- This recipe makes sure you end up with juicy chicken, not dried-out chicken. No one likes dry chicken! This recipe is perfectly designed to lock in the juices and produce flavorful chicken you’ll love to dig into.
- It has the best seasoning! It’s simple and oh-so-delicious.
Ingredients Needed to Make This Air Fryer Chicken Breasts Recipe
Ingredient quantities for this recipe are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Olive oil
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Cumin
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Breasts {Quick Overview}
This is just a quick overview of some of the steps involved in making the chicken. For the recipe in detail, including exact measurements used at each step, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.
Optional: If you want, cover the chicken breasts with plastic wrap and use a meat mallet, rolling pin, or even the back of a skillet to pound them to an even thickness. This will help ensure even cooking. (Note: I didn’t do it for the two chicken breasts pictured here because they were already fairly even in size.)
Next, preheat your air fryer to 375°F if it has that option. If not, just turn it on for 2-3 minutes at 375°F before adding the chicken. Preheating the air fryer is a critical first step that many people mistakenly skip when using their air fryer!
Mix all the dry ingredients together in a small bowl.
Photo 1: Place the chicken breasts in a clean bowl or on a plate. Pat them dry, then rub them all over with olive oil.
Photo 2: Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over the chicken and rub it in so everything’s nicely coated.
Photo 3: Put the chicken breasts into the air fryer basket.
Photo 4: Cook them for about 22-25 minutes total, flipping at the 8, 16, and 20-minute marks, until they’re golden brown and the internal temperature hits 160°F. (See🌡Temperature Note below.)
Take them out of the air fryer and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This is also a critical step – don’t skip it! If you do, the juices will run out of your chicken breasts when you slice them, which will lead to dry chicken.
🌡Temperature Note: The FDA recommends cooking chicken to an internal temperature of 165 F. However, chicken will continue to cook and rise in temperature slightly even after being removed from the heat source, so I typically cook it to 160 F and allow it to rise the final five degrees on its own to keep it from being overcooked. However, if you would prefer to err on the side of caution, you can cook it to 165 F in the air fryer.
Pair with your favorite sides and enjoy!
More Air Fryer Recipes
If you love your air fryer as much as I do, give these recipes a try:
- Make crispy chicken thighs in the air fryer by following this simple process. Great as a low carb Superbowl food and for family gatherings!
- Or, make these drumsticks in the air fryer for a crispy outside and a tender inside. Like the chicken thighs, these are gluten-free and delicious!
- Enjoy chicken wings in the air fryer as well. And you can choose air fryer hot wings, air fryer lemon pepper wings, and air fryer barbecue wings!
- Crispy bacon in the air fryer adds a wonderful treat to any meal. And it is super easy to make!
Nutrition Facts for This Easy Air Fryer Recipe
Per serving (2 total servings):
- 205 calories
- 10g fat
- 25g protein
- 2g net carbs
What Healthy Sides Go Great with Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
- Keto cauliflower mac and cheese is the first thing that makes a great companion with crispy chicken breasts. The cheesy flavor with the savory, crispy chicken is wonderful!
- Roasted vegetables are delicious and bursting with flavor. The entire family will enjoy veggies after they try these.
- And roasted Brussels sprouts are a match because of the additional crispiness they provide.
- Delicious keto French fries are a fun option as well!
- Easy antipasto salad provides that fun flavor and pairs really well with crispy chicken.
- If you are in a pinch and need some bread, these easy emergency keto garlic bread sticks will do the trick! Low carb and keto-friendly, they are fantastic!
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Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx 1 lb total)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- If desired, cover chicken breasts with plastic wrap and use a meat mallet, rolling pin, or the back of a skillet to pound the breasts into a more even thickness.
- If an option on your air fryer, preheat air fryer to 375 F. (If not, turn air fryer on for 2-3 minutes at 375 F prior to placing the chicken in the basket.)
- In a small bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
- Place chicken breasts in a clean bowl or on a plate. Pat them dry, then coat them evenly with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly onto the breasts and rub in to coat evenly.
- Place chicken breasts into the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for a total of 22-25 minutes, flipping them at minutes 8, 16, and 20, until they are browned on both sides and have reached an internal temperature of 160 F.*
- Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition facts are included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols have already been removed from the total carb count.
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