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    Air Fryer Chicken Breast

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    Pin image with text showing sliced boneless skinless air fryer chicken breasts.

    This air fryer chicken breast recipe is an incredibly easy and flavorful chicken dinner to make for the family on any day of the week! The boneless skinless chicken breasts are first seasoned with a simple dry brine, then cooked to tender, juicy perfection. This is an amazingly quick and easy recipe for when you need a practically effortless dinner that everyone loves!

    Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast

    If you are like me, then you love effortless dinners that you can make in the air fryer on busy weeknights! With a simple dry brine, these chicken breasts turn out tender and juicy every time.

    Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt & pepper, and onion powder at least 40 minutes prior to the time you need to cook. You could even season them the night before and then pop them in the air fryer for less than 15 minutes!

    Square image showing sliced boneless skinless air fryer chicken breasts.
    These air fryer chicken breasts are tender, juicy, and perfect for any weeknight dinner!
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    • Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast
    • 🥘 Air Fryer Chicken Breast Ingredients
    • 🔪 How To Make Air Fryer Chicken Breast
    • 💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
    • 🥡 Storing & Reheating
    • ❓ FAQ
    • 😋 More Tasty Chicken Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe

    If you are looking for more delicious chicken breast dinner ideas, take a look at my article full of chicken breast recipes!

    🥘 Air Fryer Chicken Breast Ingredients

    This air fryer chicken recipe is really simple! All you need is some chicken and seasonings that you most likely already have.

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    • Chicken Breasts - 1 pound of chicken breasts (approximately 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts).
    • Paprika - 1 teaspoon of paprika.
    • Salt & Pepper - ½ teaspoon of each, salt & pepper (to taste).
    • Garlic Powder - ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.
    • Onion Powder - ½ teaspoon of onion powder.

    *Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

    🔪 How To Make Air Fryer Chicken Breast

    My air fryer kitchen recipe is straightforward and mostly hands-off! All you need to do is brine the kitchen and let the air fryer take over! To make this recipe, you will need an air fryer (basket style), a cutting board, measuring spoons, and kitchen tongs.

    This recipe will make 2 chicken breasts. If you are needing to serve a larger amount, you can easily work in batches to cook more chicken breasts!

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    Process image 2 showing seasoned chicken breasts in basket.
    Process image 3 showing air fried chicken breasts in basket.
    1. Prep. Prepare the 1 pound of chicken breasts by placing them on a cutting board and wrapping them with a large piece of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or a rolling bin to pound the chicken breasts until they are even in thickness.
    2. Season. Place the chicken breasts on a plate and season them with ½ teaspoon of salt, pepper, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of paprika as a dry brine. Place the plate into your refrigerator uncovered for at least 40 minutes or up to 24 hours.
    3. Cook. When you are ready to cook, let the chicken breasts set at room temperature for 15 minutes to take the chill off. Place them smooth side down in the air fryer basket and cook at 380°F (195°C) for 6 minutes. Use kitchen tongs to flip over and cook for another 6-8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
    4. Serve. Remove the chicken breasts from the air fryer and transfer them to a plate. Cover with a square of aluminum foil and rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

    Serve these chicken breasts with your favorite chicken side dishes like sauteed green beans or mac and cheese. For more side dish recipes, check out my post on what to serve with chicken! Enjoy!

    💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes

    • If you decide that you would like to skip the dry brine (though I highly recommend it), you can coat the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large mixing bowl and season evenly on both sides. Dry brining will season the breasts all of the way through which results in the juiciest chicken and best-tasting results.
    • To ensure that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), I recommend using a meat thermometer if you have one. Check out my article on chicken internal temperatures for more information.
    • You could also leave the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket to rest if you'd like, just be aware that there will be a lot of juices from the chicken. *Note that this continues cooking the chicken a lot more than the 5°F you would normally see in carryover cooking during resting any cooked meat.
    Wide image showing sliced boneless skinless air fryer chicken breasts.

    🥡 Storing & Reheating

    Place any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    Wrap your leftover chicken with plastic wrap and place the chicken in a freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer storage bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3 months. 

    Reheating

    Use your microwave and heat the chicken until it is warmed to your liking. You can also return the chicken breasts to the air fryer to rewarm them too.

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    ❓ FAQ

    Can You Put Raw Chicken In The Air Fryer?

    Absolutely! You can cook any raw meat in the air fryer and it's perfectly safe. Make sure to use a kitchen thermometer to check the internal temperature and that your chicken is fully cooked through.

    How Long Does It Take To Cook Chicken Breasts In The Air Fryer?

    It really depends on the size of the chicken breasts. Also every air fryer will vary. If your chicken breasts are smaller, cook them at 380°F (195°C) for 7-10 minutes. Medium chicken breasts should be cooked for 10-12 minutes and large chicken breasts for 12-16 minutes. When they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) you can rest them and serve.

    Why Are My Chicken Breasts Dry?

    If your chicken breasts are dry, I would suggest to not skip the dry brine step. The dry brine really helps keep the chicken breasts juicy and tender!

    Tall image showing sliced boneless skinless air fryer chicken breasts.

    😋 More Tasty Chicken Recipes

    • Ritz Chicken - This easy recipe features chicken breasts covered with a seasoned Ritz cracker mixture!
    • Air Fry Whole Chicken - Cook a whole chicken in the air fryer for the most tender, juicy, and delicious chicken!
    • Chicken Divan Casserole - This delicious casserole is made with shredded chicken, broccoli, cheese, and rice!
    • Chicken Snitzel - My homemade chicken snitzel is the perfect comfort food to make on any weeknight!
    • Roasted Sasso Chicken - If you've never tried a Sasso chicken, it's incredibly moist and loaded with rich flavor!
    • Grilled Boneless Thighs - These boneless thighs are marinated with a teriyaki marinade and only take 15 minutes on the grill!

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    Air Fryer Chicken Breast

    This air fryer chicken breast recipe is an incredibly easy and flavorful chicken dinner to make for the family on any day of the week! The boneless skinless chicken breasts are first seasoned with a simple dry brine, then cooked to tender, juicy perfection. This is an amazingly quick and easy recipe for when you need a practically effortless dinner that everyone loves!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 136kcal
    Prep 35 minutes
    Cooking 14 minutes
    Total Time 49 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 lb chicken breasts (approximately 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts)
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder

    Instructions

    • Prepare the chicken breasts by placing them on a cutting board and wrapping them with a large piece of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or a rolling bin to pound the chicken breasts until they are even in thickness.
      1 lb chicken breasts
    • Place the chicken breasts on a plate and season them with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika as a dry brine. Place the plate into your refrigerator uncovered for at least 40 minutes or up to 24 hours.
      ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • When you are ready to cook, let the chicken breasts set at room temperature for 15 minutes to take the chill off. Place them smooth side down in the air fryer basket and cook at 380°F (195°C) for 6 minutes. Use kitchen tongs to flip over and cook for another 6-8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
    • Remove the chicken breasts from the air fryer and transfer them to a plate. Cover with a square of aluminum foil and rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

    Equipment You May Need

    Air Fryer (basket style)
    Cutting Board
    Silicone Kitchen Tongs

    Notes

    • If you decide that you would like to skip the dry brine (though I highly recommend it), you can coat the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large mixing bowl and season evenly on both sides. Dry brining will season the breasts all of the way through which results in the juiciest chicken and best-tasting results.
    • To ensure that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), I recommend using a meat thermometer if you have one. Check out my article on chicken internal temperatures for more information.
    • You could also leave the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket to rest if you'd like, just be aware that there will be a lot of juices from the chicken. *Note that this continues cooking the chicken a lot more than the 5°F you would normally see in carryover cooking during resting any cooked meat.
    • To store: Place any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    • To freeze: Wrap your leftover chicken with plastic wrap and place the chicken in a freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer storage bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3 months. 
    • To reheat: Use your microwave and heat the chicken until it is warmed to your liking. You can also return the chicken breasts to the air fryer to rewarm them too.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 136kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g (48%) | Fat: 3g (5%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg (24%) | Sodium: 714mg (31%) | Potassium: 455mg (13%) | Fiber: 0.5g (2%) | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 526IU (11%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 11mg (1%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    Course Air Fryer, Chicken Dishes, Main Course
    Cuisine American
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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com

    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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