BEST Air Fryer Chicken Breast
from kristineskitchenblog.comThis Air Fryer Chicken Breast is extra tender and juicy, coated with a delicious mix of seasonings. Serve it with your favorite side dishes, or slice and add to salads, sandwiches, pasta, wraps and more!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 85kcal
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Stir or whisk until well combined.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or between two layers of parchment paper and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound them to an even thickness.
- Rub the olive oil over all sides of the chicken breasts. Then rub the spice mixture on both sides of the chicken.
- Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer. Cook at 400° for 8 minutes, then flip chicken over and continue cooking for 5-12 more minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165° F at the thickest part of the breast. (The cook time will depend on the size of your chicken breasts.)
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder to the rub for a bit of heat.
- Use smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
- Do you need to preheat the air fryer? I've made this recipe both with and without preheating. I recommend following your air fryer's instructions. My current air fryer preheats automatically when you set the cook time, then tells you to add the food.
- To Store: Cooked chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To Freeze: Once cool, slice or chop (if desired) and freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- To Reheat: You can reheat cooked chicken breasts in the air fryer at 350° F for about 5 minutes. Preheat the air fryer before adding the chicken. Or, reheat gently in a 350° F oven or the microwave. To keep the chicken moist when heating in the oven or microwave, add a tiny splash of water to the dish with the chicken and cover to trap in the moisture while reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 chicken breast | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 272IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
