Description
This air fryer chicken breast recipe delivers juicy, flavorful results with minimal effort. Perfect for healthy meals, it’s quick, lean, and endlessly versatile. Ideal for meal prep, wraps, salads, or enjoying straight from the air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Lightly pound to an even thickness.
- Dry brine by sprinkling kosher salt on both sides of the chicken and refrigerating for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours).
- Remove chicken from the fridge and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over chicken and rub with spice mixture to coat evenly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
- Place chicken (smooth side down) in the air fryer basket and cook for 6 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 2–8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 155–160°F.
- Remove chicken and let rest for 5–10 minutes to reach a final temp of 165°F.
- Slice and serve, or store for later use.
Notes
- Do not overcook the chicken—use a thermometer for best results.
- Brining enhances both moisture and flavor; highly recommended.
- Cook time may vary based on chicken breast size and air fryer model.
- Great for meal prep—store in fridge or freezer for future meals.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small (6 oz) chicken breast
- Calories: 237 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: Varies with salt use
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 109mg
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