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Juicy air fryer chicken breast sliced to reveal tender, moist interior, coated in a golden-brown, crispy spice rub with rich seasoning and herbs on a white plate.

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Juicy air fryer chicken breast with golden crispy edges and a tender inside in just 15 minutes. Healthy, quick, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Family-Friendly
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Rest Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Cost: $8–10

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Meat mallet
  • Tongs
  • Paper towels
  • Cooking spray

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts - even-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil - or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt - or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper - freshly ground

Instructions 

  • Rest 5 minutes before serving.
  • Season – Brush with oil and coat with spices.
  • Preheat Fryer – Heat air fryer to 375°F.
  • Cook First Side – Air fry 7 minutes.
  • Flip Chicken – Turn carefully with tongs.
  • Cook Second Side – Air fry 6–8 minutes to 165°F.
  • Rest & Slice – Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1breast | Calories: 220kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 2g (1%) | Protein: 36g (72%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 1.5g (9%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 95mg (32%) | Sodium: 430mg (19%) | Potassium: 640mg (18%) | Vitamin A: 150IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 15mg (2%) | Iron: 0.6mg (3%)