Description
This Air Fryer Chicken Breasts recipe delivers juicy, flavorful chicken with minimal prep. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it’s a healthy choice packed with taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts – equal in size
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dried thyme – or italian seasoning
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel to help the seasoning adhere better. Brush the spice mixture onto both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375℉ for 5 minutes. Place the chicken in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165℉.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest on a cutting board or plate before slicing to retain the juices. Slice and serve.
Notes
Ensure chicken breasts are of equal size for even cooking.
Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165℉.
Letting the chicken rest after cooking enhances its juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg