Description
This easy and flavorful air fryer chicken recipe delivers juicy, perfectly cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts in under 30 minutes. Seasoned with a mix of aromatic spices and cooked at a high temperature in the air fryer, this dish combines convenience and taste, making it ideal for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
Marinade & Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and let it preheat for about 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the chicken: Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to help the seasoning adhere better.
- Make the marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Mix until well blended.
- Coat the chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and toss them in the marinade until fully coated. Let them marinate for at least 5 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Arrange in air fryer: Place the marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not crowded to allow proper air circulation.
- Cook the chicken: Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 12 minutes. Flip the chicken breasts and cook for an additional 10-13 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) with a meat thermometer.
- Rest and serve: Carefully remove the chicken from the air fryer using tongs and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This helps retain the juices and enhances tenderness.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper based on your preferred spice level or omit if sensitive to heat.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked for safety.
- Resting the chicken after cooking helps maintain juiciness and flavor.
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the chicken with olive oil before cooking.
- This recipe works well with chicken thighs or tenders; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken, easy chicken recipe, healthy chicken breast, quick dinner, boneless skinless chicken
